MR EMPANADA
3953 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.872.6233
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored near mop sink. Operator relabeled during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table next to shredded lettuce prep. Operator moved phone and sanitized area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled behind fryers on cooks line at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored at mop sink at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid hanging on mop faucet not labeled at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed one carbon dioxide tank not secured at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.open top garbage can at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved drink at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed open case of fries on freezer floor at time of inspection. Operator moved to shelf.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen stained
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles stored near triple sink. Operator relabeled during inspection
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on slicer in kitchen.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket. Operator set mop to dry during inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust like stains on slicer blade in kitchen. -observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stacked cases off of floor during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a mold like substance on cooler fans in walk in cooler during inspection
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in walk in cooler with customer food. Operator disposed of drink during inspection.
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.