SATA EMPANADA
7228 DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33614
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2024
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 white cutting board on front line is soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 1 white cutting board on front line with cut marks.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
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.
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.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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 return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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/
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.
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.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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