THE EMPANADAS
THE EMPANADAS maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 4 health department inspections in KEY BISCAYNE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
180 CRANDON BLVD STE 112-113
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463080
- 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to slicer. **Time Extended**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10884922
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to slicer. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at beef preparation area soiled. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand washing sink at beef preparation area. Utensils were removed. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 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. Observed Pablo, Angel, Nora with no proof of food handlers training. Warning
- 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. Provided form to person in charge and it was signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing the minimum quaternary concentration. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
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