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Empire Chinese Restaurant

1700 N Monroe St, Suite 12, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Chinese
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Empire Chinese Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. Empire Chinese Restaurant was last inspected on Jul 14, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for Tallahassee sits at 87, putting Empire Chinese Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on hood vents.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape hanging over opened bags of rice. Operator removed tape during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken, broccoli and cabbage uncovered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
74
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High 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**
50-17-3
High 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**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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.
03F-10-5
Basic - 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.
35B-01-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in standing freezer at dish area. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
61
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut cabbage and cut carrots. Operator moved Vegetables. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 cooks hired over 60 days per operator, all SafeStaff certificates expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 new employee with no reporting agreement. Employee signed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board in prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack in prep area soiled with grease/residue.
23-03-4
64
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed food can and cardboard boxes used as containers for sugar and egg rolls. Observed manager remove food from containers.
14-15-4
86
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed no hot water turned on at handwash sink in kitchen. Observed manager turn on hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
29-07-5
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Chinese Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Chinese Restaurant on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Chinese Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire Chinese Restaurant.

How does Empire Chinese Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Empire Chinese Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Empire Chinese Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empire Chinese Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Chinese Restaurant 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 Empire Chinese Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Chinese Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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