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MR EMPANADA

MR EMPANADA located in ST. PETERSBURG has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4946 4th Street North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33703
Bay Breeze Cove
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870233

  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Person in charge time stamped cuban sandwich's for 11am. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary spray bottle testing at 500+ PPM. person in charge diluted chemical with water and quaternary solution is now testing at 200 PPM. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-33-4:Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Quaternary sanitizer spray bottle testing at 500+ PPM during inspection.
  • 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. Emailed person in charge DBPR Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events form. Form was printed at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pink mold like substance observed on soda dispenser ice chute.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit observed.

Inspection Date: 4/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760545

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor cases of sodas on floor in hallway area.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to go cups on floor in hallway area.
  • 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. Emailed management information **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8555237

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors are not self closing and tight fitting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 33-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box used to store trash in rear of kitchen by back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table next to soda machine. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored in floor of hallway across from restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368720

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom doors are not self closing and tight fitting. Warning
  • 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Cardboard box used to store trash in rear of kitchen by back door. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles on prep table next to soda machine. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in rear of kitchen next to slicer. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cutting lettuce with no hair restraint. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored in floor of hallway across from restrooms. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
  • 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen stored on prep table next to soda machine. Manager stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning