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.

Last inspection: 7 months ago · 4 reports on file

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

8/14/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10858008

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

6/11/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 10857793

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 1 basic

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

2/28/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10788143

Met Inspection Standards

N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10744687

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 1 basic

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