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EMPANADAS SHACK

3810 S ORLANDO DR, Sanford FL 32773 · 321-363-3762

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905525
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the traulsen cooler eggs over produce
High priority/08A-20-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw chicken over chopped cabbage
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cup no handle used to scoop bulk rice
Basic/14-01-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse on shelf with clean food pans and beverages
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
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Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - raw shell eggs over unwashed plantain at glass door cooler
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - eggs ordered temp - burgers ordered to temp Provided paper consumer advisory sign. Operator placed on wall.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - knife in standing water at server station - tongs and ladles at cookline
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear door.
Basic/35B-03-4
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small soufflé cup in container with salt
Basic/14-01-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowl on cooks line not inverted
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line
Basic/14-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease on the floor between flat top and warmer on cooks line
Basic/36-73-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-11-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Dec 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to access their certificate
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Oct 10, 2023 · Manager has a employee food handling certificate and needs to complete the food manager certificate Admin Complaint
Aug 10, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the traulsen cooler eggs over produce
High priority/08A-20-5
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. when adding a splitter to a hose Bibb a vacuum breaker needs to be added to the unprotected side. Currently the splitter is set up with a water line to a chemical dispenser and the other side is open. The open side needs a vacuum breaker added. The chemical device has its back flow protection built in.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade dirty -hand juicer soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge unable to access their certificate
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5

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.