Empire Sushi Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Empire Sushi Restaurant has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average for Plantation sits at 78, putting Empire Sushi Restaurant on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
95
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Nov 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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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.
11-27-4
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food cart
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink. Employee replaced paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees Handwashing sink next to 3 Compartment sink, and both unisex restroom
31B-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Reach in cooler stored unlocked between bathrooms Manager locked cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
58
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs were stored over the ramen broths. The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed Boba stored at server station without time mark. Per operator, food put on time approximately 1 hour prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on boba. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored over fries, not commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer 70°F + range, stored in kitchen.
05-03-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed and provided employee reporting agreement form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. 1) Observed scoop stored inside ice bin at server station, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed scoop stored inside ice machine in kitchen, handle I contact with ice. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed spoons stored in 84°F standing water at server station. Operator dumped water. 2) Observed spoons stored in 80°F standing water at cook line. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between lowboy cooler and flip top cooler at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
50
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sushi station, tuna (50F - Cold Holding); salmon (50F - Cold Holding); escolar (50F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Fish placed in sushi case less than 2 hours ago. Fish placed in lower cooler to chill and cold hold **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Empire Sushi Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Empire Sushi Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Empire Sushi Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empire Sushi Restaurant.
How does Empire Sushi Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Empire Sushi Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Empire Sushi Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Empire Sushi Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Empire Sushi 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 Sushi Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Empire Sushi Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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