EM'S RESTAURANT
2152 NW 27 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
17
Total
19
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed non smooth ceiling throughout back of house, kitchen and dishwashing area.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles missing in lobby that is now used as storage.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents accumulated with dust like substance in kitchen area.
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knives being stored between equipment and wall in kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with excessive cut marks in the kitchen prep area.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair on reach in freezer.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair by dry storage area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed walls in disrepair throughout the kitchen area.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer and as well in walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood system above cook line. Observed mold like substance on door of walk in freezer. Observed soiled fan guard in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed shelves with rust that has pitted the surface in dry storage area near walk-in freezer.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored food on reach in cooler uncovered with items above it.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken and raw beef being thawed in ambient temperature. Coached operator on proper thawing methods. Operator placed meats inside walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed walls not smooth or easily cleanable throughout the back of house.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with accumulation of grease/dust like substance throughout entire establishment. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 different liquid substances being used by cook with no label on containers. Operator placed labels immediately. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unable to answer basic minimum cooking temperature for chicken and observed dishwasher unable to answer basic concentration levels for chlorine. Coached both employees properly as per food code.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 19 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 17 basic).
Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-08: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed cacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed storage shelves under prep table soiled with accumulated grease. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade soiled at prep area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer floor -white chest freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves lightly soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple spray bottles unlabeled in dishwashing area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/11/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee purse stored above food served to the customer Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer floor -white chest freezer Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon for rice stored in water 79F, operator discarded water Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves lightly soiled Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket, primed dishmachine, retested 0ppm Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw beef stored with garlic in oil, operator reorganized walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored over raw pork, operator reorganized walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts 50F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on top of foods in upper portion of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -soup 86F, per operator less than 2 hours in hot holding table that is off, operator placed in reach-in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -chicken, per operator cooked and frozen on 3/4/2024, pulled from freezer to thaw today, operator marked Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple spray bottles unlabeled in dishwashing area Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/11/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/28/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation table at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation table at kitchen area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed different boxes of food for employees not identified. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed different boxes of food for employees not identified. Warning **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entrance of storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entrance of storage area. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. Warning **Time Extended**
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area. **Warning **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign at hand wash sink or legible. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign at hand wash sink or legible. Warning **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door open during inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door open during inspection. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bones for broth and vegetables stored inside grocery bags at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that those bags cannot be used. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bones for broth and vegetables stored inside grocery bags at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that those bags cannot be used. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/28/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
8
Intermediate
4
Basic
19
Total
31
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation table at kitchen area. Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pans and food storage bins stored on shelves in front of walk in freezer that is not completely enclosed. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages at food preparation table at kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed different boxes of food for employees not identified. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation area. iPhone was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entrance of storage area. Warning
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooling containers containing cooked rice stored on dish washing machine exposed to splash. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole behind steam table and grill at preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 spatulas stored between wall and electrical line. Operator removed and sent items to 3 compartment sinks to be washed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Handle of utensil inside sugar. Operator removed item. Warning
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation table at back of kitchen. Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign at hand wash sink or legible. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood vents soiled at frying area at kitchen. Observed shelves in front of stove at preparation table soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at above hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door open during inspection. Warning
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (1:40pm) (127-115F - Cooling) and cooked fried rice (2:40pm) (110-106F - Cooling) cooling 17F in one hour. Operator moved cooked rice to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator called technician to come and fix. Warning
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice in water at 88F. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bones for broth and vegetables stored inside grocery bags at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that those bags cannot be used. Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and raw pork stored over cooked pork at walk in freezer. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken chunks (56-48F - Cold Holding) (as per operator was thawed outside for one hour. And cooked beef (69F - Cold holding); cooked chicken (68F - Cold holding) on the top of the shelf. As per operator we're there for one hour. Operator moved the product to the coolest spot of the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. And moved the cooked beef and cooked chicken to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed fried rice sitting at room temperature. As per manager 1 hour prior. Operator time marked products. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at +200ppm. Operator added water to get 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink at ware washing area. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspectors provided operator with form. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of stove oven has a build up of grease and food. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspectors provided operator with form. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 31 total violations (8 high priority, 4 intermediate, 19 basic).
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Phone: (305) 634-3009
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(371 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday:12:00 – 6:00 PM
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025