EMPANADAS EXPRESS
13883 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33635 · 813.735.8030
Last inspected Jun 16, 2026 · 2 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JUN 26
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.
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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.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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.
Employee with ineffective beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee corrected beard guard at time of inspection.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine.
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