LA ESQUINA DE LA EMPANADA AND BAKERY LLC
5586 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Intercession City FL 33848 · 239-201-6640
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 4 visits since November 2024
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JUL 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator with handout
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Hibiscus juice and brown cane sugar juice in Coca Cola glass door cooler available for public to grab and go. Operator removed from cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee handling food in kitchen, no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor of kitchen by fryer. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Two pairs of tongs on handle of oven, operator removed.
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Hibiscus and brown cane sugar juice prepared onsite and placed in to-go drink cooler. Missing address and label with identity and description.
Jul 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused upright coolers stored outside - side door
May 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut yuca on counter in kitchen stored in to go bag
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 operator with handout
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. No employee food training for any employees who are currently working, 2 employees currently working during inspection on staff over 6 months
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout - current employees signed form
No soap provided at handwash sink front counter
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Several ready to eat items in 2 door cooler from previous day not dated
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Individual in kitchen had hand down back of pants, employee in front stated he doesn't work here, he proceeded to cook line and was with another employee helping in kitchen, he was then asked to leave facility
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jackets hanging on rack with food items
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in kitchen
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 2 tongs on stove handle
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop stored inside rice
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go items stored on floor in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several food items on prep table defrosting at room temperature - moved back to walk-in-cooler
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 unused upright coolers stored outside - side door
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.