EMPANADAS VALRICO PINELLAS
6870 66 ST N, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · (727) 409-4487
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches behind food warmer on cooks line. Operator eradicated roaches.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Whipped butter containers reused to store food.
Wall behind steam table in kitchen not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. # 10 of Garbanzo beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table a. Cooked cabbage 83f b. collard greens (125F - Hot Holding) c. cooked goat (111F - Hot Holding); d. ox tails (109F - Hot Holding); e. cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated items on stove. a. Cooked cabbage 176f b. collard greens 178f c cooked goat 166f f. cooked chicken 166f e. Ox tails 170f
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email operator DBPR Form 5030-038 8 major allergens.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle next three-compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface for container of dough.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage in kitchen # 10 of Garbanzo beans.
Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches behind food warmer on cooks line. Operator eradicated roaches.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone and cleaned and sanitized area.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster not on pad or nonabsorbent surface.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on stove is 120f Operator reheated water to 154f
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink near three-compartment sink provided with disposable towels.
Reach-in cooler located in kitchen interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand was sink next to food warmer.
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