Empire Pizza in Miami
Last inspected:
192 Se 1 Ave, Miami, FL 33131Empire Pizza in Miami has operated with a consistently elevated violation rate over its 22 inspections between June 2023 and October 2025, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 171 total violations, with high-priority violations appearing across multiple inspections including improper cooking temperatures, time-temperature control failures, handwashing procedure violations, and employee health reporting issues. The facility experienced a warning issuance on August 11, 2025 following an inspection that documented handwashing and time-as-control violations, and has been cited repeatedly for failure to post child labor law notices, including on the most recent inspection on October 13, 2025. No emergency closures have been documented. The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 resulted in one disposition of Call Back - Complied following six violations and another disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action following 18 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Empire Pizza in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
7.8
violations / inspection
7.8 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
Empire Pizza in Miami: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Proof of age; posting of notices. (1) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any child shall, in addition to the limitations provided in this part, first obtain and keep on record during the entire period of such employment proof of the child's age. This requirement shall be satisfied by (a) A photocopy of the child's birth certificate; (b) A photocopy of the child's driver's license; (c) An age certificate issued by the district school board of the district in which the child is employed, certifying the child's date of birth; or (d) A photocopy of a passport or visa which lists the child's date of birth. (2) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any minor shall post at a conspicuous place on the property or place of employment, where it may be easily read, a poster notifying minors of the Child Labor Law, to be provided by the division upon request. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No child labor law poster. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Proof of age; posting of notices. (1) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any child shall, in addition to the limitations provided in this part, first obtain and keep on record during the entire period of such employment proof of the child's age. This requirement shall be satisfied by (a) A photocopy of the child's birth certificate; (b) A photocopy of the child's driver's license; (c) An age certificate issued by the district school board of the district in which the child is employed, certifying the child's date of birth; or (d) A photocopy of a passport or visa which lists the child's date of birth. (2) Any person who hires, employs, or suffers to work any minor shall post at a conspicuous place on the property or place of employment, where it may be easily read, a poster notifying minors of the Child Labor Law, to be provided by the division upon request. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-16: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Empire Pizza in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Empire Pizza in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Empire Pizza in Miami last inspected?
- Empire Pizza in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 13, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Empire Pizza in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Empire Pizza in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Food in good condition, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Empire Pizza in Miami had?
- Empire Pizza in Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Empire Pizza in Miami find?
- Empire Pizza in Miami was most recently inspected on October 13, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Empire Pizza in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Empire Pizza in Miami has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Empire Pizza in Miami had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Empire Pizza in Miami has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Empire Pizza in Miami operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pizza Onne (2022-2022).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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