MR EMPANADA
7541 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33615 · 813 249-6233
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 2/1/2026.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front service counter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Located at front service counter.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of water bottle stored on floor at front service counter. Employee relocated water to an approved location at time of inspection.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 2/1/2026.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter blocked by metal basket with small styrofoam cups and lids.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back kitchen handwash sink used for storing 2 metal pipes and a toothbrush.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Yolanda on 10/4/2025.
Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front line reach in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverage container stored on top of kitchen prep table next to microwave. Manager relocated container to an approved location at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. 3 cases of bottled sodas stored on floor in dry storage area.
Stored food not covered. Portioned cups of French fries not covered inside walk in cooler.
Jul 19, 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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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working on cook line with no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with black milk like substance.
Oct 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023.
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 by email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with red ink substance on reach-in cooler at cook line.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
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.