NYDIA'S EMPANADAS
238 N. CLARA AVE, Deland FL 32720 · 386-220-1040
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale..
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach in cooler pizza empanada (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); beef empanada (45F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours; operator placed ice.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Beef Empanada in double glass door reach in cooler, Date marked more than 7 days. Operator updated from 9-19.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale..
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double glass door reach in cooler sour cream (49F - Cold Holding); more than 4 hours. Operator instructed to discard..
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. shredded lettuce (52F - ambient cooling/ more than 4 hours ) cut tomatoes (52F - ambient cooling ); more than 4 hours. Operator instructed to discard.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not displayed.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 975 US HWY 17-92, Debary — this licence has since moved.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator washed hands
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in reach in cooler, over drinks.. operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); empanadas (52F - Cold Holding);, less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice,
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/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing multiple bracelets
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking first aid procedures poster
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 975 US HWY 17-92, Debary — this licence has since moved.
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Recorded at 1440 E MINNESOTA AVE, Orange City — this licence has since moved.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
Recorded at 1440 E MINNESOTA AVE, Orange City — this licence has since moved.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 1440 E MINNESOTA AVE, Orange City — this licence has since moved.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked rice, never reached 165F within 2 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef empanadas 50F, inside stand up cooler from 1 hr prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. -Cooked rice, reheating inside crock pot more than 2 hrs, 90F. Advised operator to reheat on stove for rapid kill step required on reheating cooked food that has cooled down.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. -roast thermometer without full range
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of fryer oil
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.