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EMPANADAS VALRICO INC

EMPANADAS VALRICO INC located in SARASOTA has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1617 DeSoto Road
Sarasota, Florida, 34243
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13519216

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877251

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls left in bags of flour. Warning
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed their triple sink at 20ppm chlorine. Operator added more chemicals and measured at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in the walk in cooler: Mozzarella (67F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); Butter (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cooler worked the previous night but was broken when they came in approximately 4hrs ago. They called for repairs but left the food inside. Operator willingly disposed of the products. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in the walk in cooler: Mozzarella (67F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); Butter (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cooler worked the previous night but was broken when they came in approximately 4hrs ago. They called for repairs but left the food inside. Operator willingly disposed of the products. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the walk in cooler: Mozzarella (67F - Cold Holding); Ambient shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); Butter (70F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the cooler worked the previous night but was broken when they came in approximately 4hrs ago. They called for repairs but left the food inside. Operator willingly disposed of the products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for their chlorine triple sink. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8716630

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to-go containers not stored inverted. Operator inverted them. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up on the walk in cooler fan covers. Operator cleaner the covers. 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. Observed their quaternary triple sink test kit expired.

Inspection Date: 10/25/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8338318

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl being used as a scoop in a bag of flour. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the kitchen area with grease build up.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in multiple standing reach in freezers in the prep area.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust build up in the walk in cooler fan covers.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dusty and soiled shelves in the walk in cooler.
  • 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. Observed no vomit clean up plan. Handed operator a copy to post. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed no signed agreements. Handed operator a copy to sign and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**