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EMPANADA HARRYS BAKERY AND CAFE

With 7 documented inspections, EMPANADA HARRYS BAKERY AND CAFE in MIAMI has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4009 SW 152 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913226

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed second reach in freezer located in the back of the kitchen with soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Vents at walking cooler soiled. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area. Also observed ceilings vents throughout the kitchen soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal drink and container with food stored at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves located by the three compartment sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler, Also observed gaskets at reach cooler located next to the fryers.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour bin scoop not stored with handle above top of flour container.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees watch and car key stored at storage shelves in the kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking cooler gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled. Also observed exterior of the walk in freezer soiled. Also observed ceiling fan with dust accumulation.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several boxes with single serving articles stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen hallway.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing on food storage racks at room temperature in the kitchen. Coached operator on the proper method for thawing raw animal food. Operator removed ribs and placed in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observedon top of reach in cooler located by the hand sink at prep area next to fryers.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with bread crumbs not identified by common name.
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed anti diarrhea tablets stored on storage shelves above the prep cooler at cook line.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed In the reach in freezer located by the walk in cooler observed NonFood grade bags in contact with empanadas, cheese sticks and raw steal, apple pies.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by the dishwasher not accessible blocked by mugs, paper towel, and trash can.
  • 53A-11-4:Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation and no manager present during hours of operation.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the kitchen area.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under the prep table in the kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays stored inside mop sink. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by walk in cooler.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at entrance of kitchen.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handsink at front counter located next to coffee machine.

Inspection Date: 12/4/2024

  • 24-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays stored inside mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At kitchen, prep area.
  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays stored inside mop sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with meat on floor.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
  • 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 while conducting the inspection.
  • 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. Forms provided at the time of the inspection.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area.

Inspection Date: 3/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367728

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed standing reach in freezer handles soiled, located at dry storage near the exit door.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout kitchen areas.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets torn, located at preparation area.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of navy beans stored on the floor near the chest freezer. Employee removed items Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black grease/food debris, located near the sandwich station.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, located at preparation area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter's soiled. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soil, located near kitchen stove.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Observed Ice buildup in chest freezer, located by kitchen entrance.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer, and standing reach in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near kitchen stove, and near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at dry storage near exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout kitchen areas, and the front counter.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed garbage bags covering precooked empanadas, cinnamon rolls, and croquettes stored inside standing reach in cooler, and walk in cooler # 2.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs shells over cooked onions, and corn stored inside the walk in cooler #2. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cutting cooked beef and then used her personal phone and put her gloves back on and didn't wash her hands. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located near kitchen ovens.

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487078

  • 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. During the inspection observed around 57 seat. License is approved for 15 seats. Form and information was provided to the manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14:

Inspection Date: 8/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8487046

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a salt container observed bowl with no handle used as scoop. Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. During the inspection observed around 57 seat. License is approved for 15 seats. Form and information was provided to the manager. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer located in the storage area. Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, employee removed it on site. Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in freezer located by the walk in cooler observed NonFood grade bags in contact with empanadas, cheese sticks and raw steal Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in ice next to the stoves in the cook lune observed cooked macaroni (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee added more ice to rapidly cool down the food items. **Corrective Action Taken** 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. 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. Form was provided to manager. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(401 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Bakery
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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