ALL ABOUT EMPANADAS
15956 SR 84, Sunrise FL 33326 · 754.301.9737
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at open rear kitchen door. Operator chased flying insect out rear kitchen door. Operator closed door.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw eggs stored over tomato purée. Operator stored eggs correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Assorted empanadas removed from freezer not date marked removed from freezer 24 hours prior to inspection.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom.
Ceiling tile missing.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored inside mop bucket.
Mar 24, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Ferrari
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed one flying insect at open rear kitchen door. Operator chased flying insect out rear kitchen door. Operator closed door.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food. to customers with an expired license."
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored at hand washing sink front of kitchen
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Juan Ferrari
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located by three compartment sink
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice stored on the walk-in freezer floor.
Dec 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at reach in cooler - Raw smoked salmon stored directly over yogurt. Employee stored items correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler. Raw ground beef stored in same container as raw chicken. Employee stored items correctly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing shrink used for other purposes, evident by glass and sponge stored in sink. Employee removed and stored item correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Employee provided item.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees without proof of training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler - Empanadas made on site 72 hours prior not date marked. Employee provided date mark.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above triple sink.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed at rear of establishment- pizza spatula stored directly on the floor. Employee stored item correctly.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ C. Pollio 4/24/2024
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler - beef stuffing made 48 hours prior to inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee engaged in food manipulation with expired training.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed near triple sink - 2 cans of DW40
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in kitchen.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Claudia Pollio 4/24/2019
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket. Employee stored correctly.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm), employee made new solution, chlorine sanitizer at 50 ppm.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons, spatula, etc.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.