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HALF MOON EMPANADAS

6625 S DIXIE HWY, Miami FL 33143 · 305-306-1532

Last inspected Sep 29, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2324076
Grade history
AUG 23
AUG 24
MAY 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Sep 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Time Extended
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Basic/27-10-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Sep 22, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with breaker on wrong side.
High priority/29-42-4/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent soiled across mop sink.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician.
Basic/27-10-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
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.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.