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MR EMPANADA

3953 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.872.6233

Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3915951
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored near mop sink. Operator relabeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled behind fryers on cooks line at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4
Jul 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored at mop sink at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
Basic/42-01-4
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid hanging on mop faucet not labeled at time of inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed one carbon dioxide tank not secured at time of inspection.
Basic/51-11-4
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.open top garbage can at time of inspection.
Basic/32-12-5
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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. Observed open case of fries on freezer floor at time of inspection. Operator moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles stored near triple sink. Operator relabeled during inspection
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on slicer in kitchen.
Basic/16-48-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
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
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust like stains on slicer blade in kitchen. -observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed case of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stacked cases off of floor during inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Basic/23-03-4
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.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.