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QUICK GRILL JAPAN
1445 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10314
Latest inspection: No letter assigned 20 points · B-range score, not an assigned grade Previous assigned grade: C · Jan 5, 2026
A
Latest inspection: Grade A 10 points · Jun 23, 2026
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EMPIRE EAST health grade & inspection history
1445 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island, NY 10314
10
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 58% of comparable Staten Island inspections Local context 2 points below the local median
Score and Grade A from the latest comparable inspection on Jun 23, 2026.
About the restaurant
What to know about EMPIRE EAST
Empire East is a Chinese restaurant in Staten Island’s New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis area, serving familiar American-Chinese favorites alongside rice dishes, chicken preparations, soups, and other takeout staples. It fits a casual lunch or dinner, whether ordering one entrée or assembling a broader meal. The menu emphasizes recognizable flavors and practical, filling combinations. This profile also lets you check the restaurant’s NYC health grade, inspection score, health-code violations, and inspection history.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Jun 23, 2026Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Score trend
EMPIRE EAST inspection history
Same score as the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events in the current NYC record; the history can change after an agency update.
| Date | Assigned grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 4, 2025 | A | 10 | 2 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Dec 28, 2023 | A | 11 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Official location
EMPIRE EAST on the map
Common questions
EMPIRE EAST inspection FAQ
What NYC health grade is listed for EMPIRE EAST?
The latest comparable inspection received Grade A with 10 violation points on Jun 23, 2026.
When was EMPIRE EAST last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jun 23, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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