THE EMPANADAS
THE EMPANADAS maintains a 4.2/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in FORT LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
1139 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10858008
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10857793
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter glass unit - ham and cheese empanadas (124F - Hot Holding); blue cheese empanadas (130F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and reviewed. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10788143
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 2/26/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744687
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door. Employee restroom opening directly to kitchen. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom, customer restroom and prep area hand sink - water 78F. Warning