THE EMPANADA'S DOWNTOWN LLC

230 NE 4 ST STE 103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 1/31/2025

High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4

Inspection Details:

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Health Inspector (2025-01-31)
2025-01-31
★★★½☆ 4.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/31/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).

Inspection on 10/4/2024

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1

Inspection Details:

  • 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair temperature 48f. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Still observed reach in cooler #4 in disrepair located kitchen. Temperature 50°f **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-10-04)
2024-10-04
★★★★½ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 7/22/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair temperature 48°f.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shells eggs over unwashed oranges. Located front counter area. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Metal trays inside hand wash sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
  • 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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Health Inspector (2024-07-22)
2024-07-22
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).