THE EMPANADAS
20800 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33180
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 2/7/2025
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Inspection Date: 7/30/2024
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certification for Maximiliano Fava expired on 5/8/24.
Inspection Date: 1/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8245533
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457156
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed various employee items being stored in hand washing sink behind front counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter. Person in charge added. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/26/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349973
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water being stored on floor in walk in cooler.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter and in kitchen area. Person in charge added. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located behind front counter.
Additional Information
Contact Information
Phone: (305) 699-0663
Website: https://www.theempanadas.com/
Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(188 reviews)Price Level
$
Opening Hours
Monday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday:9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday:9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Restaurant
✓ Bakery
✓ Store
Location
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Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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