EMPERORS
5718 E ADAMO DR, Tampa FL 33619 · 8132152161
Last inspected Oct 7, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
APR 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Gum and other food in handwash sink in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen.
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Food stored on floor. Bulk water bottles on floor in kitchen.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on plastic slicer container.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall throughout kitchen.
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles hanging in dry storage rack with food for establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese and multiple items in reach in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with purple liquid in dry storage rack.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee yogurt in reach in cooler over food for establishment.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Plastic ramiken in cheese sauce in reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in cooler.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cooks line
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bucket in handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's rest room
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee 2 liter of coke in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Aug 22, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex next to single use cups at bar.
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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance at womens restroom.
Food stored on floor. Plastic water bottles on floor of kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.