MR EMPANADA IND
10023 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813.431.2885
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: cut ham 46 f 2nd temp Cold holding: cut ham 46 f 2nd temp 43 f
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian dressing that needs to stay refrigerated left out for and hour at 2pm temped at 3pm at 72f, employee placed in freezer, temped at 25f at 4:18 pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine in the back kitchen area with white film build up inside theice machine, discussed with operator the importance of cleaning the ice machine.
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. Observed two employees working more than 60 days without food handler training. Ryan Abend working at establishment since 2024 Luis Vasquez working at establishment since 2024
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting board at make table next to the sandwich press.discussed with manager the importance of smooth surfaces.
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Black duct tape used on handles attached to glass doors with entry to the walk in cooler. Masking tape and cardboard used on cooling plastic strips hung in snide walk in cooler door. Discussed with manager the importance of using food grade products for repairs.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food and drink in the back of the kitchen area across from the triple sink on shelf with single use food containers, employee moved food.
Open dumpster lid. Observed both cardboard, and waste dumpsters with open lids behind the restaurant, discussed with the manager the importance of closed lids on the dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not drying, manager hung mop to dry.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of Soda nozzles soiled in soda fountain. Ice dispenser soiled with pink mold-like substance at soda machine. Cutting boards soiled on front line Reach in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no CFM present.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Part-time employees not informed of their reporting responsibilities. Employees were informed during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior is ice machine slimy.
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on front line cook Reach in cooler. Ice dispenser soiled with pink mold-like substance in soda machine, located in dining room.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine, adjacent to three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in men's and women's restroom.
Nov 18, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bib at time of inspection
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks stored on top of soda syrup bib boxes on stored room shelves. Operator moved drinks during inspection
Apr 24, 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
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizer solution.
Light not functioning. Above fryer one of the three.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: cut ham 46 f 2nd temp Cold holding: cut ham 46 f 2nd temp 43 f
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager signed and some employees
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle inside the cut ham container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Food containers in boxes on floor by office
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.