EMPANADAS
5645 NW 87 AVE STE 111, Doral FL 33178 · 305.927.5009
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water draining from coffee machine draining waste water into plastic container on floor.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at only bathroom door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at area next to exit door.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water draining from coffee machine draining waste water into plastic container on floor.
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Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment.
- From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment.
Aug 14, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (128F - Hot Holding). As per staff, 15 minutes. Hot holding equipment temperature was increased.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member not knowing proper concentration of quaternary at 3CS. Coached staff member on correct procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by carry out boxes at front counter.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed raw orange and raw dragon fruit and pineapple juice missing date product was processed and address product was produced. Observed at front display grab and go.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled at under preparation table at prep area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date under HWS at preparation area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at only bathroom door.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at area next to exit door.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water draining from coffee machine draining waste water into plastic container on floor.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment.
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass container in handwashing sink at front counter.
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 Brenda employed more than sixty days with no proof of training.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed cell phone. Observed employee food stored at reaching cooler at rear preparation area not separate from ready to eat items. Employee placed all employee food in a container and separated them.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area
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.