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EMPANADA & CO

Based on 5 health inspections, EMPANADA & CO in WINTER GARDEN has earned a 2.7/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 7 months ago · 5 reports on file

Crown Point Court
Jacksonville, Florida, 32257
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

8/11/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10907842

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ common area hand sink hand sink interior soiled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw egg wash stored over dough/reach in cooler/ Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./per employee, there is no hot water at hand sink, pump not working, water temperature at 76F.

2/26/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10717023

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to reach in freezer for quick chill. rechecked 43F Pooled eggs (58F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

11/8/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8786533

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours Empanada (128F - Hot Holding) Operator turned up heat **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine strips

4/8/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8530311

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 2 basic

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 to operator
  • 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. -emailed form to operator
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -training certificate for employee JH not on site. Operator states they have been trained.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

10/18/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8385299

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./displayed license expired 4/1/2022. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees./hand sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers./ Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw shell eggs over cheese in reach in cooler/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths./quat strips not available/ Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink./hot water not functioning/water at 75F. Repeat Violation