What is Empire Square's health inspection score?

Empire Square has a SafeDine safety score of 62 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Empire Square last inspected?

Empire Square was last inspected on December 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Empire Square have?

Empire Square has 23 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Empire Square safe to eat at?

Empire Square has a safety score of 62/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Empire Square serve?

Empire Square serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Empire Square

Name: Empire Square
Address: 63-65 PUBLIC SQUARE, Watertown, 13601
Rating: 62

63-65 PUBLIC SQUARE, Watertown

Last Inspected: 12/12/2025

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American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Dec 12, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-38

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-17 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

May

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Inspection

Dec 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10
1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2

Base deductions−32 pts

Jul 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High6 Basic

7 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

1CHome canned goods, or canned goods from unapproved processor found on premises−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
8EAccurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures−2
12EHandwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing−2
8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Inspection Inspection

2 High6 Basic

8 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1HFood from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.−10
2CCooked or prepared foods are subject to cross-contamination from raw foods.−10

Basic (6)

−12 pts

8DSingle service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
10AFood (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)−2
8AFood not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)−2
8CImproper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils−2

Base deductions−32 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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