EMPIRE LOUNGE & PIZZERIA
5920 S DIXIE HIGHWAY, South Miami FL 33143
Last inspected Jul 30, 2025 · 5 visits since January 2024
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
JAN 24
APR 24
APR 25
JUL 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine; located in back of kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen coolers. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer; located upstairs.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at downstairs bar; cooler leaking.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at kitchen entrance with no label.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled tiles throughout kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in disrepair near dish machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in multiple reach in freezers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in coolers soiled gaskets.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple reach in coolers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cooler in bar area.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm.
No soap provided at handwash sink located at bar area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed a ceiling tile in disrepair at dishwasher area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer.
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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed some aluminum single service containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Jan 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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).
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.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread inside of thank you bags at walk in cooler.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.