CASA DE LAS EMPANADAS
With 7 inspections documented, CASA DE LAS EMPANADAS maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating in ORLANDO. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 2 weeks ago · 7 reports on file
West Oak Ridge Road
Orlando, Florida, 32819
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
4/2/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13663327
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 4 int, 6 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage located near restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Several broken filters. Management states they're on order. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 10-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Potato bread pudding used to scoop rice . Management stood up handle. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Management closed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink located on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs . Management added notation next to item on the menu. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on cook line. Management added paper towels. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Staff added name. Food coloring Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
3/31/2026· 2w ago
Visit ID: 13528093
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 4 int, 6 basic
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage located near restrooms.
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Several broken filters. Management states they're on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Potato bread pudding used to scoop rice . Management stood up handle. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Management closed. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table located next to expo window am, cut lettuce, shelled eggs ambient (51F-55 - Cold Holding) Operator added ice to cool. Advised to lower temperature and maintenance. Located in walk-in cooler all from yesterday. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink located on the cook line.
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs . Management added notation next to item on the menu. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on cook line. Management added paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Staff added name. Food coloring Corrected On-Site
9/23/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10907617
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 7 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning container. Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon . Operator immediately removed Corrected On-Site
- 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In womens bathroom and employee bathroom
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave Interior of all ovens
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwave -top of dishwasher -Top shelf on cook line that is over seasoning containers - Gaskets in cooler under coffee station
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm) operator immediately put more sanitizer. retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm); Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of seasonings , operator immediately labeled Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken soup, fried pork; (114-130F - Hot Holding) in frontline steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 168F and 181F for temp recovery. Corrected On-Site
4/28/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8997437
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 1 int, 8 basic
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to flat top grill
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover. In both walk-in cooler.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on storage rack. Manager turned them over. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer shelves. Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. staff removed towel. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (117F - Hot Holding), less than 4 hours on cook line. Staff discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan produced onsite. Manager added dates. Corrected On-Site
10/7/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8722368
Met Inspection Standards3 basic
4/11/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8534783
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 basic
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hole in 1 vent hood .
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler outside.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs above cooked rice. Corrected On-Site
10/24/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8344612
Met Inspection Standards2 int, 1 basic
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.
- 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. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front counter.