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(THE) EMPANADA'S

14316 BISCAYNE BLVD, North Miami Beach FL 33181 · 786-784-2406

Last inspected Mar 6, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats21
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2337984
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Front counter was added. 3 reach in coolers were, and 1 reach in freezer were added.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container stored in it. Employee removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Basic/32-17-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in it. Employee removed them.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels device in kitchen area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in the restroom and kitchen area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Ob wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table. PIC put it inside the sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.