Empire Lounge & Liquor

3111 45 St Ste 14 -15, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Sep 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Among West Palm Beach restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the hand wash sink next to the triple sink, the hot water is turned off.

27-16-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the back of the kitchen next to the walk in cooler

51-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the seafood breading mix, a large bowl was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jan 3, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 01, 2024

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At Bar; no soap at handwashing sink

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email poster

11-07-5

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. Email poster

11-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At Bar; No paper towel at handwashing sink

31B-02-4

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

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Lounge & Liquor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Lounge & Liquor on file is from Sep 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Empire Lounge & Liquor compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Empire Lounge & Liquor most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Empire Lounge & Liquor's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Empire Lounge & Liquor have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Lounge & Liquor means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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