Empire Spot Bar and More

923 Old Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Empire Spot Bar and More appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Empire Spot Bar and More scores about where you'd expect for a Hallandale Beach restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.

16-37-1

Basic - Water leaking from faucet handle.

29-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lower shelf in lower lowboy reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Case of water stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Flip top- Cooked Pork (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line Flip top- Cooked Pork (45F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 12, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empire Spot Bar and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empire Spot Bar and More on file is from Oct 7, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empire Spot Bar and More?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire Spot Bar and More.

How does Empire Spot Bar and More compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?

Empire Spot Bar and More most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hallandale Beach average of 80.

Has Empire Spot Bar and More's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empire Spot Bar and More have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empire Spot Bar and More 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 Spot Bar and More inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Spot Bar and More is inspected around two times per year on average.

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