DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

EMPANADA BROTHERS

With 9 inspections documented, EMPANADA BROTHERS maintains a 4.3/5 food safety rating in SEMINOLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

9285 Seminole Boulevard
Florida, 33772
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10894253

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed as non-seating but has added 4 tables with 12 seats indoors for customers. Operator still trying to get form completed by county utilities.
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Juan Camilo Herron expired 6/23/25, other owner with valid CFM

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10829806

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 4/30/2025

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 Date: 3/26/2025

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 Date: 1/21/2025

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 Date: 7/18/2024

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 Date: 1/31/2024

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 Date: 9/27/2023

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 Date: 8/8/2023

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