THE EMPANADAS
THE EMPANADAS maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating based on 2 health department inspections in WESTON. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
16648 SADDLER CLUB RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877532
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front counter.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front.
- 01A-05-4:High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
- 01B-04-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot case at front - 4 cheese empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); Patagonian shrimp empanadas (129F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee turned up temperature.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink in kitchen.
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees engaged in food manipulation and preparation without training.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of alcohol without label. Empty provided label. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 12/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694223
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed