EMPIRE CATERING AND BANQUET HALL LLC

EMPIRE CATERING AND BANQUET HALL LLC maintains a 2.5/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in WEST PALM BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1y 4mo ago · 4 reports on file

3111 45 ST UNIT 15A

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/30/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8716284

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is operating as a full service restaurant with indoor seating and bar and additional outdoor seating and bar. No seating change approval or plan review submitted. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added indoor seating and bar, outdoor seating and bar, removed walls/walk-in refrigeration/hand wash sink, no plan review submitted. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

6/25/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8696994

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Walk in freezer concrete Floor in disrepair. Repeat Violation

3/14/2024· 1y 12mo ago

Visit ID: 8496621

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Containers with raw chicken stored on floor walk in cooler Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor bar area Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Walk in freezer Floor in disrepair.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox stored above clean pans on kitchen area Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Per operator missing battery

9/11/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8337988

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 6 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in handwashing sink.
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. ..Shredded cheese at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food with mold-like growth. ..Shredded cheese at walk in cooler .
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....shredded moldy cheese at walk in cooler , milk in reach in cooler . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....flour, sugar, cornstarch container .
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored buckets, bags in handwashing sink . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....pasta in walk in cooler , PIC not aware when was cooked pasta . PIC discarded food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-08-4:Intermediate - Three compartments blocked by boxes ,tools etc. Must unblock three compartments sink to wash , rinse and sanitizer utensils. Repeat Violation