EMPANADA BROTHERS

9285 Seminole Boulevard

Florida, 33772

Pinellas County County

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)

Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10829806

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10806962

51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a second storefront in strip mall used as storage, including multiple reach in coolers and freezers. Storage space is not shared with other businesses and not accessible to the public. Previous remodel plans were submitted by operator, but denied on 9/16/24 due to lack of communication. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Plan review sent a deficiency letter to operator on 3/14/25. Operator advised to respond to letter in writing as soon as possible. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Remodel plans not yet approved. Operator responded to deficiency letter on 3/27. Per plan review, additional storage space indicated stainless steel prep tables with no hand sink. Per operator, no food prep is performed in storage space and has agreed to removed prep tables in lieu of installing a hand sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10762809

51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a second storefront in strip mall used as storage, including multiple reach in coolers and freezers. Storage space is not shared with other businesses and not accessible to the public. Previous remodel plans were submitted by operator, but denied on 9/16/24 due to lack of communication. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Plan review sent a deficiency letter to operator on 3/14/25. Operator advised to respond to letter in writing as soon as possible. **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832995

51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a second storefront in strip mall used as storage, including multiple reach in coolers and freezers. Storage space is not shared with other businesses and not accessible to the public. Previous remodel plans were submitted by operator, but denied on 9/16/24 due to lack of communication.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8726373

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Food storage spacenext door

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8511203

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Separate storage space Repeat Violation
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation
08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over commercially produced sauces, order corrected Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8348023

36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage unit next door has porous acoustic tiles Repeat Violation
08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor, moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment stacked on hand sink in dish area, removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8310418

36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage room next door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 employee hired over 60 days days with no food handler certificate Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: No proof of training for employees hired over 60 days Admin Complaint