EMPIRE CHINESE RESTAURANT
1700 N MONROE ST, SUITE 12 · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32303
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 06-01-24. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach next to standing freezer at dish area. Operator discarded roach during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan available for egg rolls and chicken wings held on time. Provided operator with a physical Time as a Public Health Control Form.
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in standing freezer at dish area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior back door in kitchen area open and screen door has multiple gaps open to the outside.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 12:58 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.