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EMPANADAS EXPRESS

13883 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33635 · 813.735.8030

Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 2 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3915935
Grade history
APR 24
JUN 26
Worst finding on record
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
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

2 visits, newest first

Jun 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee opened bottled water stored on prep table. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with ineffective beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee corrected beard guard at time of inspection.
Basic/13-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

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.