SATA EMPANADA

Based on 5 health inspections, SATA EMPANADA in TAMPA has earned a 4.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33607
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/30/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13459250

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage stored on top of cutting board. Operator discarded beverage at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor beneath 3 compartment sink. Operator relocated oil 6 inches above floor during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 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. A vomit clean up form has been emailed to the operator at time of inspection. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.

7/11/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10891941

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking for feta cheese.
  • 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.

4/10/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10775119

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

2/7/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8830593

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator identified Reach in cooler section with personal foods for employees only during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Half a case of bottled water and bottled green tea stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 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. Vomit/diarrhea poster emailed to operator. Warning

7/16/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8823223

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed