EMPIRE COFFEE & DELI
3939 LAND O LAKES BLVD STE B, Land O' Lakes FL 34637 · 6465459367
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 4 visits since May 2024
3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above bread in reach in cooler. Operator moved the eggs to bottom shelf
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Opened jar milk no date mark over 24 hours in reach in cooler in front line. Operator marked the date correctly.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets and watches while engaging food preparation, discussed with operator and they removed them.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands on dirty towel. Educated employee and he washed hands and dried on paper towel.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels a5 hand sink next to ice machine. Employee refilled paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of chemical on shelf next to gloves. Employee labeled cleaner.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled with food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cases stored on the floor in rear dish area. Employee in process of moving during inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On prep line
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds, did not dry hands. Discussed proper hand wash with staff
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender cup in hand wash sink in prep area, moved to 3 compartment sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On prep line
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. Operator had employee health reporting agreement, we discussed and they signed form
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.