Empire Lounge & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025
70
Score
Empire Lounge & Pizzeria is a Italian located at 5920 S Dixie Highway, South Miami, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
70
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
52
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
35
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jul 30, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine; located in back of kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen coolers. Observed in walk in cooler and freezer; located upstairs.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at downstairs bar; cooler leaking.
29-11-4
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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