EMPANADAS
16648 SADDLER CLUB RD, Weston FL 33326 · 3059275009
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 3 visits since December 2024
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3 inspections trending down, 38 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot case at front - 4 cheese empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); Patagonian shrimp empanadas (129F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee turned up temperature.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed 1.25 bags of ice. Invoice not provided. See stop sale. 3 3-201.11(A) FC: (A) Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 1.5 bags of ice Invoice not provided. 3-701.11(A) FC and 3-101.11 FC and 509.032(4) FS: 3-701.11(A) A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under Section 3-601.12, honestly presented. 509.032(4) The division may stop the sale, and supervise the proper destruction, of any food or food product when the director or the director's designee determines that such food or food product represents a threat to the public safety or welfare.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink faucet vacuum breaker missing.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single serve boxes stored on the floor in back kitchen.
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Working containers of food powder sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Prep table shelf.
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot case at front - 4 cheese empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); Patagonian shrimp empanadas (129F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee turned up temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink in kitchen.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees engaged in food manipulation and preparation without training.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of alcohol without label. Empty provided label.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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