LA EMPANADA AND BAKERY CORP
34 N 6 ST, Haines City FL 33844
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 5 visits since February 2024
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided a copy to the email provided.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies ( bleach, detergent, sanitizer stored in the shelf with beverages, juice, soda etc,. Shelf in the dry storage.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Product in the upright freezer please Dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice, flour etc. In the dry storage area.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach empanadas (82F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (81F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (81F - Hot Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas 125F. Temperature was increased. spinach empanadas (82F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (81F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (81F - Hot Holding) Front counter display.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies ( bleach, detergent, sanitizer stored in the shelf with beverages, juice, soda etc,. Shelf in the dry storage.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. A gallon of milk opened on 9-29-2025 without a date.
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. Provided a copy to the email provided.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Product in the upright freezer please Dry storage area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice, flour etc. In the dry storage area.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.