EMPIRE KING INC
2491 10 AVE N, Lake Worth, FL, 33461
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (4)
- 12A-09-4Critical
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wearing gloves handle trash can and then immediately begin to handle single service food storage containers without first changing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed handwashing requirements with operator.
High Priority
- 35A-03-4Corrected on site
Dead roaches on premises.
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near prep area handwashing sink. Observed 1 dead roach on floor near restroom. Operator discarded and sanitized surface. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-73-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease and food debris underneath cook line equipment.
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy build up of grease and food debris underneath cook line equipment.
Basic
- 02C-08-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork date marked 8/11 at prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, item was previously frozen and has been thawed for 1 day. Operator applied thaw date.
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked pork date marked 8/11 at prep area reach in cooler. Per operator, item was previously frozen and has been thawed for 1 day. Operator applied thaw date. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.