EMPIRE KING INC
2491 10 AVE N · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33461
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – 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. **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White plastic container stored in hand sink. Explained and employee removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 7
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics ceiling tiles . **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several water damaged ceiling tiles throughout. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On upright cooler door Duct tape used to keep one door closed. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – 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. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:10 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.