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
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bourbon chicken 47F and cooked pork 46F in reach in cooler at cook line at 3:00. Per manager food items were held on counter during lunch rush at approximately 1:30-2:30. Manager kept food items in cooler. New temperatures at 3:30: bourbon chicken 46F and cooked pork 45F.
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 fried chicken and egg rolls time marked 2:00-6:00. Manager filled out Time as a Public Health Control Form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in standing water at prep area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:25 PM.
Violation category totals
2 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.