Empire King
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Empire King, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dead roaches on premises”, showing up three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lake Worth restaurants. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, ceiling tiles soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Time extended **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics ceiling tiles . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Same **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several water damaged ceiling tiles throughout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On upright cooler door Duct tape used to keep one door closed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Same **Time Extended**
14-71-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High 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**
03A-02-5
High 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**
41-15-5
Intermediate - 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**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustics ceiling tiles . **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several water damaged ceiling tiles throughout. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - 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**
35A-03-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On upright cooler door Duct tape used to keep one door closed. **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - 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**
08B-49-4
Basic - 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**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked pork Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In rice
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. freezers and coolers along wall in back kitchen
23-24-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead on floor in dining room One dead in storage room of kitchen Two dead behind front counter in dining room Removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice spoon water 94F
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Freezer chest
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. End of cook line
36-27-5
64
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface- glass cooler door at the back
14-71-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) operator fixed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked pork (57F - Cooling); cooked pork (48F - Cooling) in reach in coolers in back of kitchen. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food in unit over night. Stored in large plastic containers and covered. At this rate food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked pork (57F - Cooling); cooked pork (48F - Cooling) in reach in coolers in back of kitchen. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food in unit over night. Stored in large plastic containers and covered. At this rate food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked pork (57F - Cooling); cooked pork (48F - Cooling) in reach in coolers in back of kitchen. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. Food in unit over night. Stored in large plastic containers and covered. At this rate food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked noodles made Saturday 4/8/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Stained ceiling tiles in Chemical storage area
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches In front of bathroom doors in dining room One dead roach in dining room One dead roach under stainless steel table at kitchen entry way One dead roach at three compartment sink in kitchen Operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dry storage shelf.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large freezer chest contains ice build up
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At water heater and rack next to three compartment sink
36-27-5
47
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles stained throughout. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Empire King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Empire King on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Empire King?
Across the inspection record, “dead roaches on premises” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Empire King.
How does Empire King compare to other restaurants in Lake Worth?
Empire King most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake Worth average of 76.
Has Empire King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Empire King have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Empire King 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 King inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Empire King is inspected around three times per year on average.
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