EL EMPANADAZO RESTAURANT LLC
4616 JOG RD, Greenacres FL 33467 · 5616323042
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roaches crawling on sealed containers of pasta. Discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025048360 | Jun 10, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2025031364 | Apr 9, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2017019361 | Apr 19, 2017 | Aug 2, 2017 | $400 |
| 2--2015011998 | Mar 11, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 | $400 |
| 2--2015016200 | Mar 11, 2015 | Apr 29, 2015 | $1,160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen cove molding peeling from wall, discussed with operator to repair.
Mar 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. In kitchen above flip top cooler antibacterial medication stored on shelf, discussed with operator who removed product.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator wiped face on cloth and after without washing hands handled clean and sanitized utensils to wrap in napkins, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer open bag of raw shrimp stored above bag of cooked vegetables, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser, discussed with operator to label bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine bin soiled with pink/black/green mold like substance, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler door handles and gaskets soiled with accumulation of soil residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize units.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top cooler grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cook line tongs stored on oven door handle, discussed with operator to remove tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line interior has accumulation of black substance's and burnt food debris's, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple storage tables in kitchen have accumulation of soil residues and grease, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior shelves soiled with build up of residues, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize unit.
Jan 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with hand and after without washing hands employee handled containers of food in walk in cooler, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In walk in cooler non food grade take out bags used to store cooked rice, discussed with operator to remove product.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen at three compartment sink multiple unlabeled spray bottles of bleach and degreaser, discussed with operator who labeled bottles.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink has pipe leaking onto floor discussed with operator to repair pipe.
Jun 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked pasta (46F - Cooling) at 4:45 per operator product prepared yesterday evening; cooked ribs (45F - Cooling) at 4:45 per operator product prepared yesterday evening, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator wiped sweat from face and without washing hands operator handled bags of lettuce, discussed with operator who washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect landing on cooked meat loaf, discussed with operator, see stop sale. In kitchen approximately 8 live flying insects landing on sealed containers of seasonings, clean and sanitized plates, and trash can, discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize all areas.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer raw chicken over cooked sliced ham not all products commercially packaged, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler egg wash batter stored directly above cooked ground beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer non commercially packaged chicken stored above non commercially packaged beef, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect landing on cooked meat loaf, discussed with operator, see stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler cooked pasta (46F - Cooling) at 4:45 per operator product prepared yesterday evening; cooked ribs (45F - Cooling) at 4:45 per operator product prepared yesterday evening, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler butter (60F - Cold Holding) per operator product removed from cooler for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to walk in.
Food-contact surface soiled, operator dropped knife on floor after picked up knife and placed on cutting board, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize cutting board and knife.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip tops coolers grooved and no longer cleanable. Discussed with operator to replace.
Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach on floor by hot water heater. At bar area approximately 1 dead roach on floor under three compartment sink. Discussed with operator who cleaned and sanitized areas.
Employee smoking in a food preparation, storage or warewashing area. Operator smoking vape pen in kitchen during inspection, spoke with operator.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler interior is heavily soiled with slime like substance discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler has puddle of standing water, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Three compartment sink has pipe leaking onto floor discussed with operator to repair pipe.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. In kitchen approximately 1 live roaches crawling on sealed containers of pasta. Discussed with operator to kill, clean and sanitize.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings In kitchen on table with baskets of various sealed containers of seasonings. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in kitchen next to hot water heater. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize areas.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area handwashing sink used to store large plastic container. Discussed with operator who removed container from sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In kitchen next to hand washing sink shelf with multiple spray bottles of different chemical cleaning agents not labeled. Discussed with operator who added labels to bottles.
Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen approximately 1 dead roach floating in steam table water. Approximately 1 in bin used to store clean and sanitized dishes. Approximately 3 dead roaches under steam table on floor. Approximately 3 dead roaches behind refrigerator on floor. Approximately 3 dead on table with baskets of sealed seasonings. Approximately 4 dead under food preparation table in kitchen. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of reach in cooler large puddle of standing water discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Renewed during inspection. Expires 12/1/2025.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes and onions. Advised Operator to move raw shell eggs.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to store glasses. Operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance (glass cleaner) not labeled. Advised Operator to label chemicals.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At flip top cooler; interior shelves soiled with accumulation of debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At flip top cooler; standing water in bottom.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged....lasagna, cheese pizza with raw chicken, raw pork.. raw chicken, raw pork raw sea food with/ above corn at reach in freezer.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken, raw beef, raw pork with / above sea food, raw chicken above pork in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....spinach pie 50° stored top of the another container in flip top reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....spinach pie 50° stored top of the another container in flip top reach in cooler being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.... cheese 48° in flip top reach in cooler over storing food being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed to walk in cooler. Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action Taken**
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....marinara sauce, pulled chicken, ground beef, black beans, pasta, chicken soup, lamb sank was cooked 3 and 4 days ago in walk in cooler. Operator date marked.
Stored food not covered...marinara sauce, pulled chicken, ground beef, black beans, pasta, chicken soup at walk in cooler. Employee covered.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork, beef, ground beef, and seafood all co-mingled on walk-in cooler shelves. Showed chef the correct order and emailed a food hierarchy chart along with report.
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