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SUR EMPANADAS

5929 NW 2 AVE, Miami FL 33127 · 305-331-4257

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats28
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332114
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 14 seats when the license is not seating.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Open water container on prep table. Employee moved it immediately.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler hastes in disrepair ( VERTICAL RIC by the slicer )
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels left on counters.
Basic/21-12-4
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
High priority/12A-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle without label. Person in charge labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 29, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile near warewashing area soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located next to reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached and rewashed his hands inside the hand sink.
Intermediate/12A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding at floor inside the kitchen by the colum.
Basic/36-03-4
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 14 seats when the license is not seating.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed at the kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 14 seats when the license is not seating. operator is still working on the issue.
Basic/51-09-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Owner corrected the handle position.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
Basic/24-18-4

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.