THE EMPANADA'S DOWNTOWN LLC
230 NE 4 ST STE 103
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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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
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**
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
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal tray block hand wash sink kitchen also blender inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided form during inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).