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MR EMPANADA

5006 E FOWLER AVE STE B, Tampa FL 33617

Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3918951
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 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

8 visits, newest first

Jul 28, 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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the three compartment sink. Manager replaced paper.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees by the three compartment sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed a bucket of pickles being stored on the floor. Manager corrected storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the back area by the three compartment sink.
Basic/31B-04-4
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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.
Basic/12B-07-4
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.
Basic/23-03-4
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed equipment in hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed equipment.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Admin Complaint
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 24, 2023 · Time Extended
Aug 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning

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.