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MR EMPANADA

MR EMPANADA located in TAMPA has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 3 reports on file

7541 W. HILLSBOROUGH AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 10915737

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 6 int, 5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black and pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located on front line reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 2 personal beverage container stored on top of kitchen prep table next to microwave. Manager relocated container to an approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 3 cases of bottled sodas stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Portioned cups of French fries not covered inside walk in cooler.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Licensed expired on 2/1/2026.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on front line soiled.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at front counter blocked by metal basket with small styrofoam cups and lids.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back kitchen handwash sink used for storing 2 metal pipes and a toothbrush.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at front counter.
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired for Yolanda on 10/4/2025.

7/19/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8787763

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees working on cook line with no hair restraint.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fan guards soiled with black milk like substance.

10/23/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8390988

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On reach-in cooler at cook line.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk-in cooler.
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. Admin Complaint
  • 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. Provided by email.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained with red ink substance on reach-in cooler at cook line.