Em Squared Restaurants
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
95
Score
Em Squared Restaurants has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Dead roaches on premises” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in West Palm Beach average 79, so Em Squared Restaurants is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from refrigeration to refill reach in cooler at cook line, operator unable to determine time out of refrigeration and chose to discard product. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator who changed supply bag of quaternary solution and refilled bucket to Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead roach in men's restroom, discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
78
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black mold like substance in ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Dry Storage Area; single use items stored on the floor
25-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At Ice Machine; water draining from ice machine floor facilitating mold-like growth on the wall from splashes
29-03-4
86
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Clean spoon hanging in contact with sanitizer dispenser system (quaternary) Discussed with operator
24-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. In kitchen close to exit floor soiled with black grease debris.
36-10-4
90
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink setup. Quat 0 ppm. Sanitizer bag empty. Manager changed the bag. Tested quat 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
86
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...chicken nuggets 126° in hot holding shelf being held less than an hour . Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information...no issue or explanation date , no trainer or manager sign .
53B-10-4
70
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Written procedures for non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods are lacking provisions for corrective actions and final cook step.
03C-93-4
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Can opener blade by three compartment sink soiled- operator moved to three compartment sink to be clean and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-21-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately one dead roach by handwash sink in bathroom- operator removed dead roach - cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In dry storage room.
12B-07-4
78
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb next to hand sink by the office.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Used manually.
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.displayed license expired 12/01/2021.license current in the system.
50-09-4
Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing throughout the kitchen
36-12-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Walk in freezer floor coming apart under shelves.( loose cement chunks and powdered cement )
36-11-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Em Squared Restaurants last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Em Squared Restaurants on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Em Squared Restaurants?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Em Squared Restaurants.
How does Em Squared Restaurants compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Em Squared Restaurants most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Em Squared Restaurants' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Em Squared Restaurants have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Em Squared Restaurants means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Em Squared Restaurants inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Em Squared Restaurants is inspected around two times per year on average.
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