MR EMPANADA
5006 E FOWLER AVE STE B, Tampa FL 33617
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in the walk in cooler with labels. Manager stored correctly.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickles being stored on the floor. Manager corrected storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the back area by the three compartment sink.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink on the cook line prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in coolers soiled with a black mold-like substance on the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Show 3 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with no vacuum breakers attached. Operator ordered vacuum breakers during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed equipment in hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator placed the chicken on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
Show 3 findings ▾
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Open dumpster lid.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
Show 4 findings ▾
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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on top of food preparation table. Manager removed.
Open dumpster lid.
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.