Empire Catering and Banquet Hall

3111 45 St Unit 15A, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Catering

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Empire Catering and Banquet Hall has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 30, 2024. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Empire Catering and Banquet Hall's latest score of 70 falls below the West Palm Beach average of 79. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 30, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added indoor seating and bar, outdoor seating and bar, removed walls/walk-in refrigeration/hand wash sink, no plan review submitted. **Warning**

51-16-7

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is operating as a full service restaurant with indoor seating and bar and additional outdoor seating and bar. No seating change approval or plan review submitted. **Warning**

51-09-4

Jun 25, 2024

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Walk in freezer concrete Floor in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink blocked by tall hot holding steamer .

16-08-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by the walk in cooler and handwashing sink. **Warning**

36-22-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Catering and Banquet Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Catering and Banquet Hall on file is from Oct 30, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Catering and Banquet Hall?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire Catering and Banquet Hall.

How does Empire Catering and Banquet Hall compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Empire Catering and Banquet Hall most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Empire Catering and Banquet Hall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empire Catering and Banquet Hall have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Empire Catering and Banquet Hall means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Empire Catering and Banquet Hall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Catering and Banquet Hall is inspected around three times per year on average.

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