MAR 30
2026
PASSED
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — FLORIDA
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EMPIRE BUFFET.
EAT. 93/100
5403 W COLONIAL DR · ORANGE, FLORIDA
Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed
Passed all 7 inspections, but 18 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
47
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 MONTHS
since Aug 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Employee lockers provided and used, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
OCT 282025PASSED17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 28
2025
PASSED
17 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
Approved source
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 4 times on this inspection
Food out of temperature
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Clean clothes, hair restraints
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 2 times on this inspection
OCT 272025PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 27
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
Approved source
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Original container — properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Cited 4 times on this inspection
Food out of temperature
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 3 times on this inspection
Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Clean clothes, hair restraints
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Toilet and hand-washing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand-soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Containers covered, adequate number, insect and rodent proof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 2 times on this inspection
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used properly
Cited 2 times on this inspection
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AUG 82025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 8
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 1 time on this inspection
AUG 72025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Food protection, cross-contamination
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Presence of insects/rodents — animals prohibited, outer openings protected
Cited 1 time on this inspection
Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Cited 1 time on this inspection
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