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SATA EMPANADA

7228 DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33614

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS3919306
Grade history
JUL 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 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
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. One bag of shredded lettuce not date marked inside front line reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 white cutting board on front line is soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1 white cutting board on front line with cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. A vomit clean up form has been emailed to the operator at time of inspection.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage stored on top of cutting board. Operator discarded beverage at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor beneath 3 compartment sink. Operator relocated oil 6 inches above floor during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking for feta cheese.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
High priority/50-08-7/Warning
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. Vomit/diarrhea poster emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator identified Reach in cooler section with personal foods for employees only during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Half a case of bottled water and bottled green tea stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.