Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami
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5920 S Dixie Highway, South Miami, FL 33143Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami has been inspected 22 times on record, documenting 158 violations between 2022 and July 2025—averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures, approved food source violations, food contact surface contamination, and improper chemical storage. The inspection record shows recurring patterns of food safety management issues across multiple categories: employee health policy violations appeared in at least one inspection, food contact surface violations in at least three, and chemical storage violations in at least three separate inspections. The most recent inspection on July 30, 2025 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami last inspected?
- Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 30, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami had?
- Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami find?
- Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami was most recently inspected on July 30, 2025 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Empire Lounge & Pizzeria in South 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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