EMPIRE LOUNGE & PIZZERIA
5920 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8746970
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout kitchen area.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in disrepair near dish machine.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in coolers soiled gaskets.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler in bar area.
- 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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at kitchen entrance with no label.
Inspection Date: 4/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583725
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in disrepair at dishwasher area.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 120°F at stove. Operator turned on the stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some aluminum single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area.
Inspection Date: 4/25/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583677
- 10-05-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 120F. Operator turn on the stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed utensils in water at 122 F. Operator turn on the stove to reheat the water. **Time Extended**
- 41-15-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-25: Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363903
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0 ppm).
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 120°F. Operator turn on the stove to reheat the water. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside of thank you bags at walk in cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (56 F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than three hours. Operator moved the products to another reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 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. The clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. The food employees repotting agreement was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**