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MR EMPANADA

MR EMPANADA located in TAMPA has undergone 4 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4836 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33603
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13534874

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine in back of house near employee bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in coolers cutting board in front of house Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: operator states she will replace board. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 14-34-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust inside of ice machine located in back of house near employee bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: operator will pickup one or contact landlord, to replace **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib next to mop sink outside with missing vacuum breaker Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Required on mop sink itself **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10909878

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine in back of house near employee bathroom Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in coolers cutting board in front of house Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in office area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food in walk in cooler on shelf with portion cup condiments and olives to be served to the public. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. Warning
  • 14-34-4:Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust inside of ice machine located in back of house near employee bathroom. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves in kitchen soiled with grease. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings around water heater near 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib next to mop sink outside with missing vacuum breaker Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on front reach in coolers stained with old food debris. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cuban sandwiches being held on time, no written plan. Provided form helped operator fill out. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing pink liquid not label underneath 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730322

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In back kitchen office area
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Long ponytails observed with head visors.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Pickle bucket on floor in walk-in-cooler
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen empanadas, packaged chicken and Spanish bean soup thawing on rack at room temperature in back kitchen area. Discussed with operators proper ways to safely thaw frozen foods. Operator placing frozen foods in walk-in-cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed stored on chemical shelves

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8351506

  • 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employees restroom Corrected On-Site
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In kitchen near back kitchen door. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employees restroom in back kitchen area Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Near 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation