DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

MR. EMPANADA

Health inspection records show MR. EMPANADA in LUTZ has 3 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

North Dale Mabry Highway
Florida, 33548
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10903363

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table with switch toaster.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered Sauce container not covered
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on without washing hands then touched diced ham to prep salad.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and black mold substance buildup in kitchen.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda box black the hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed the soda box. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10851086

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on air conditioning vent at counter.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles and soft drinks on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Operator replaced cover. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655864

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed