LA EMPANADA AND BAKERY CORP
With 3 inspections documented, LA EMPANADA AND BAKERY CORP maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating in HAINES CITY. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
34 N 6 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13538851
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice, flour etc. In the dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not labeled. **Time Extended**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies ( bleach, detergent, sanitizer stored in the shelf with beverages, juice, soda etc,. Shelf in the dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Stored improperly. **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not available **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not available. **Time Extended**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Product in the upright freezer please Dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not tracking **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 10/2/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10926350
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice, flour etc. In the dry storage area. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach empanadas (82F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (81F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (81F - Hot Holding) 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. Empanadas 125F. Temperature was increased . spinach empanadas (82F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (81F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (81F - Hot Holding) Front counter display. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies ( bleach, detergent, sanitizer stored in the shelf with beverages, juice, soda etc,. Shelf in the dry storage. Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. A gallon of milk opened on 9-29-2025 without a date. Warning
- 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. Provided a copy to the email provided. Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 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
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Product in the upright freezer please Dry storage area. Warning
Inspection Date: 3/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10803696
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed