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EMPANADAS & AREPAS FACTORY

5602 N ARMENIA AVE, Tampa FL 33603 · 813-415-3073

Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3917582
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2019013598Jan 22, 2019May 9, 2019$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mozzarella in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw shell eggs over mozzarella in reach in cooler. Operator relocated.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in front of reach in freezer. Operator cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.
Basic/36-64-5
Jul 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Basic/36-11-4

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.