THE EMPANADAS
THE EMPANADAS maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in KEY BISCAYNE. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
180 CRANDON BLVD STE 111
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13463145
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 33-15-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Garbage can located outside has no lid. **Time Extended**
- 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**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed at bathroom used by staff. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. Admin Complaint
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928848
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 33-15-4:Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by staff. 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
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Claudia, working for more than 60 days, 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 during inspection and it was signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed