CASA DE LAS EMPANADAS
1709 W OAK RIDGE RD, Orlando FL 32809 · 407.350.2556
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022015180 | Jan 19, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $400 |
| 4--2019009094 | Dec 17, 2018 | Mar 21, 2019 | $400 |
| 4--2017051212 | Oct 5, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2017035947 | Jun 13, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | $1,200 |
| 4--2017007717 | Feb 8, 2017 | Mar 10, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding);
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink located on the cook line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs. Management added notation next to item on the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on cook line. Management added paper towels.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Staff added name. Food coloring
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage located near restrooms.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Several broken filters. Management states they're on order.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Potato bread pudding used to scoop rice. Management stood up handle.
Open dumpster lid. Management closed.
Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink.
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table located next to expo window am, cut lettuce, shelled eggs ambient (51F-55 - Cold Holding) Operator added ice to cool. Advised to lower temperature and maintenance. Located in walk-in cooler all from yesterday. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding);
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink located on the cook line.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs. Management added notation next to item on the menu.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on cook line. Management added paper towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Staff added name. Food coloring
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage located near restrooms.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Several broken filters. Management states they're on order.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Potato bread pudding used to scoop rice. Management stood up handle.
Open dumpster lid. Management closed.
Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken soup, fried pork; (114-130F - Hot Holding) in frontline steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 168F and 181F for temp recovery.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning container. Operator immediately removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon. Operator immediately removed
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In womens bathroom and employee bathroom
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave Interior of all ovens
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwave -top of dishwasher -Top shelf on cook line that is over seasoning containers - Gaskets in cooler under coffee station
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm) operator immediately put more sanitizer. retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm);
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of seasonings, operator immediately labeled
Apr 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (117F - Hot Holding), less than 4 hours on cook line. Staff discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan produced onsite. Manager added dates.
Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to flat top grill
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink.
Light not functioning. Hood
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover. In both walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on storage rack. Manager turned them over.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer shelves.
wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. staff removed towel.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer boxes under shelves.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside walk in cooler
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs above cooked rice.
Equipment in poor repair. Hole in 1 vent hood.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler outside.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.
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.