EMPIRE KING INC
2491 10 AVE N, Lake Worth FL 33461
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Emailed one.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022045386 | Aug 17, 2022 | Oct 5, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves handle trash can and then immediately begin to handle single service food storage containers without first changing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork date marked 8/11 at prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, item was previously frozen and has been thawed for 1 day. Operator applied thaw date.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near prep area handwashing sink. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near restroom. Operator discarded and sanitized surface.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease and food debris underneath cook line equipment.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed bucket
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator printed out procedures to fill out for fried rice.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. In prep area, cooling egg rolls bring cooled with standing fan. Fan has accumulated dust and debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen wall behind cook line soiled with grease and food debris.
Aug 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled.
Aug 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At kitchen reach in freezer, Raw chicken stored over crab Rangoon and cooked chicken in reach in freezer, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding), cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (49F - Cold Holding), cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in unit overnight exceeding 4 hours. See stop sale. At cook line, rice (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter, operator stated items held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into reach in cooler to quick chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At kitchen reach in cooler, Unwashed produce-oranges stored over rehydrated noodles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves to pur spring rolls in the fryer without washing hands. She washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken 80 f at 3:41 pm, second temperature 79 f at 4:02 pm, cooked shrimps 80 f at 3:40 pm, second temperature 79 f at 4:01 pm, at this rate of cooling it will not reach 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours. Advised to remove cover and put on sheet pan to cool quickly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fill glass of water. Explained hand wash sink is for washing hands only.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles throughout.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged ceiling tiles in ware washing area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in standing water. Water temperature 83 f. Operator dumped the water.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several water damaged ceiling tiles throughout.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On upright cooler door Duct tape used to keep one door closed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fresh garlic and oil 86 f on seasoning cart. As per manager less than 1 hour. Explained 41 f or colder or use time as public health control. Manager discarded the garlic and oil. Not prepared or portioned today.
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. washcloth bucket chlorine over 200 ppm, manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm.
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. Emailed one.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White plastic container stored in hand sink. Explained and employee removed the container.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics ceiling tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several water damaged ceiling tiles throughout.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead behind hot water heater by three compartment sink. 2 dead on the side of upright cooler by the door in back room. Manager cleaned and sanitized the area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On upright cooler door Duct tape used to keep one door closed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food stored with and above food in upright cooler. Explained and manager moved personal food to bottom shelf.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. No label on Packaged fruit punch and ice tea in glass door cooler by cashier in dining room.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork Removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. freezers and coolers along wall in back kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead on floor in dining room One dead in storage room of kitchen Two dead behind front counter in dining room Removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon water 94F
Stored food not covered. Freezer chest
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. End of cook line
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass cooler door at the back
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) operator fixed to 100 ppm
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.