MISS EMPANADAS
935 N BENEVA RD STE 613, Sarasota FL 34232 · 305-680-2747
Last inspected Sep 8, 2025 · 3 visits since September 2023
3 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to the fryers: Butter (85F - Cold Holding). Operator states it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw bacon and eggs stored over ready to eat cheese in their reach in cooler. Operator moved them.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator took their watch off.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee take out the trash, change gloves, and handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Had the employee wash their hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to the fryers: Butter (85F - Cold Holding). Operator states it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fryer oil on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed it on a shelf.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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