Em's Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
29
Score
Going back to 2022, Em's Restaurant has 10 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 12 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Em's Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
5
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license since 10/1/2025 Establishment open serving food by the window only . Sign posted on the door. Observed 4 customers picking up the food by the front service window. Person in charge paid the license immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle with no labels. **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate for Wu Chio expired since 07-08-25. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside hand sink at the front. Employee moved it out immediately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked ribs inside walk in freezer and WIC with no dates. As per employee from Saturday 4/24. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in reach in coolers. **Warning**
14-05-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard to line shelving . **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the place. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed. Employee beverage ( tea) on prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in freezer gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored directly on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
29
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple spray bottles unlabeled in dishwashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer floor -white chest freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves lightly soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -walk-in cooler: raw chicken stored over raw pork, operator reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -bean sprouts 50F, per operator less than 2 hours stored on top of foods in upper portion of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to lower portion of reach-in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -soup 86F, per operator less than 2 hours in hot holding table that is off, operator placed in reach-in cooler to cool **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -tested 2x 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket, primed dishmachine, retested 0ppm **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -walk-in cooler: raw beef stored with garlic in oil, operator reorganized walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -chicken, per operator cooked and frozen on 3/4/2024, pulled from freezer to thaw today, operator marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -multiple spray bottles unlabeled in dishwashing area **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee purse stored above food served to the customer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer floor -white chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -spoon for rice stored in water 79F, operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves lightly soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt container lacking label, operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
25
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bones for broth and vegetables stored inside grocery bags at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that those bags cannot be used. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bones for broth and vegetables stored inside grocery bags at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that those bags cannot be used. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed different boxes of food for employees not identified. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed different boxes of food for employees not identified. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entrance of storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entrance of storage area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area. **Warning **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign at hand wash sink or legible. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign at hand wash sink or legible. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door open during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door open during inspection. **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
55
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 31 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked chicken and raw pork stored over cooked pork at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken chunks (56-48F - Cold Holding) (as per operator was thawed outside for one hour. And cooked beef (69F - Cold holding); cooked chicken (68F - Cold holding) on the top of the shelf. As per operator we're there for one hour. Operator moved the product to the coolest spot of the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. And moved the cooked beef and cooked chicken to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. See stop sale. Observed fried rice sitting at room temperature. As per manager 1 hour prior. Operator time marked products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-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. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at +200ppm. Operator added water to get 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked rice (1:40pm) (127-115F - Cooling) and cooked fried rice (2:40pm) (110-106F - Cooling) cooling 17F in one hour. Operator moved cooked rice to walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator called technician to come and fix. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop for rice in water at 88F. **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bones for broth and vegetables stored inside grocery bags at walk in freezer. Operator was informed that those bags cannot be used. **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspectors provided operator with form. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in 3 compartment sink at ware washing area. **Warning**
12A-03-4
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. Inspectors provided operator with form. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of stove oven has a build up of grease and food. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at preparation area. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed sign at hand wash sink or legible. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed oven handle soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at storage area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages at food preparation table at kitchen area. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed different boxes of food for employees not identified. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone at preparation area. iPhone was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at entrance of storage area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooling containers containing cooked rice stored on dish washing machine exposed to splash. **Warning**
08B-36-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole behind steam table and grill at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed 3 spatulas stored between wall and electrical line. Operator removed and sent items to 3 compartment sinks to be washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Handle of utensil inside sugar. Operator removed item. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation table at back of kitchen. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in walk in cooler soiled. Observed hood vents soiled at frying area at kitchen. Observed shelves in front of stove at preparation table soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at above hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door open during inspection. **Warning**
35B-03-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cooking pans and food storage bins stored on shelves in front of walk in freezer that is not completely enclosed. **Warning**
24-07-4
8
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 fried rice used under time as a public health control missing time mark. Operator marked with time. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid and printed license **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw bean sprouts (70F - Cold Holding) as per operator bean sprouts were out at room temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator placed in reach in cooler to cool down raw bean sprouts (55F - Cooling) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Screen in window torn
35B-09-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of soy sauce and oil with no labels.
02D-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing under dish washer
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall under prep table where rice cooker sits across from cook line
36-24-5
41
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked noodles (49F - Cold Holding), as per operator noodles were prepared day prior
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher 0 ppm. Manager has set up three compartment sink and has been informed to only use three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked noodles (49F - Cold Holding), as per operator noodles were prepared day prior
01B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored in rice bin operator removed bowl from bin **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
14-45-4
Basic - Floor Drain cover(s) missing under dish washer
29-18-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of soy sauce on floor in back storage area. Operator moved soy sauce off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator moved scoop handle above ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Em's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Em's Restaurant on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Em's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Em's Restaurant.
How does Em's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Em's Restaurant most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Em's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Em's Restaurant have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Em's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Em's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Em's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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