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EMPANADA'S

230 NE 4 ST STE 103, Miami FL 33132 · 954-982-0191

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats17
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA2336969
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 12 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Located front counter area.
High priority/01B-14-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking the hand wash sink located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Daniela Restrepo.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Ceiling/ceiling vents air conditioner soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Located near coffee machine front counter area.
Basic/21-12-4
The state's own report →
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. The employee was taught how to wash hands properly.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Plastic bottle of degreaser not labeled. Located under over.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair temperature 48f.
Basic/14-74-7/Return visit Oct 4, 2024 · Still observed reach in cooler #4 in disrepair located kitchen. Temperature 50°f Time Extended
Jul 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs over unwashed oranges. Located front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Metal trays inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located front counter area. Operator provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair temperature 48°f.
Basic/14-74-7
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal tray block hand wash sink kitchen also blender inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided form during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4

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.