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MR EMPANADA IND

With 6 inspections documented, MR EMPANADA IND maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in TAMPA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/20/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 13491887

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting board at make table next to the sandwich press.discussed with manager the importance of smooth surfaces.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Black duct tape used on handles attached to glass doors with entry to the walk in cooler. Masking tape and cardboard used on cooling plastic strips hung in snide walk in cooler door. Discussed with manager the importance of using food grade products for repairs.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food and drink in the back of the kitchen area across from the triple sink on shelf with single use food containers, employee moved food. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both cardboard , and waste dumpsters with open lids behind the restaurant , discussed with the manager the importance of closed lids on the dumpster.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not drying, manager hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian dressing that needs to stay refrigerated left out for and hour at 2pm temped at 3pm at 72f , employee placed in freezer , temped at 25f at 4:18 pm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine in the back kitchen area with white film build up inside theice machine, discussed with operator the importance of cleaning the ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 53B-01-5: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. Observed two employees working more than 60 days without food handler training. Ryan Abend working at establishment since 2024 Luis Vasquez working at establishment since 2024

8/13/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10931543

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 1 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior is ice machine slimy. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of Soda nozzles soiled in soda fountain. Ice dispenser soiled with pink mold-like substance at soda machine. Cutting boards soiled on front line Reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees working, no CFM present.
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Part-time employees not informed of their reporting responsibilities. Employees were informed during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

4/24/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10722639

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-like substance inside ice machine, adjacent to three compartment sink.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in men's and women's restroom.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled on front line cook Reach in cooler. Ice dispenser soiled with pink mold-like substance in soda machine, located in dining room.

11/18/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8724308

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bib at time of inspection
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinks stored on top of soda syrup bib boxes on stored room shelves. Operator moved drinks during inspection Corrected On-Site

4/24/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8502573

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area with sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Above fryer one of the three.

9/18/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8345726

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle inside the cut ham container.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Food containers in boxes on floor by office
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler Cold holding: cut ham 46 f 2nd temp Cold holding: cut ham 46 f 2nd temp 43 f Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager signed and some employees **Corrective Action Taken**