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EMPIRE SPOT BAR AND MORE

923 OLD FEDERAL HWY, Hallandale Beach FL 33009

Last inspected Oct 7, 2024 · 4 visits since September 2023

□ 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1625588
Grade history
SEP 23
APR 24
OCT 24
— STEADY

3 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Flip top- Cooked Pork (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Case of water stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf in lower lowboy reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from faucet handle.
Basic/29-11-4
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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. Cook line Flip top- Cooked Pork (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Flip top- Cooked Pork (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee opened water bottle stored in flip top. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink faucet leaking water.
Basic/29-08-4/Warning

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.