HALF MOON EMPANADAS
6625 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33143 · 305-306-1532
Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at all hand sinks; 73F. Operator called technician.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at all hand sinks; 73F. Operator called technician.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with breaker on wrong side.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at all hand sinks; 73F. Operator called technician.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent soiled across mop sink.
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing pizza at preparation area. Operator removed the bracelet.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handle touching the mozzarella cheese at reach in cooler. Operator moved the utensil handle.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use spatula stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At reach in cooler preparation area. Manager removed the spatula and sent it to the three compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
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.