Inspection Atlas
Florida Inspection Violations
Locality
GAFL
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

THE EMPANADAS

1139 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Mar 11, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 24433620

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to dry storage rack blocked by water fountain

41-17-4

Detail 24433622

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle at three compartment sink containing a bluish liquid identified as a degreaser not labeled

10-08-5

Detail 24433621

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Reach In cooler

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 23820531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter glass unit - ham and cheese empanadas (124F - Hot Holding); blue cheese empanadas (130F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and reviewed. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23820533

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23820532

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. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23820534

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 26, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

27-16-4

Detail 23588089

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Employee restroom, customer restroom and prep area hand sink - water 78F. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23588090

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door. Employee restroom opening directly to kitchen. Warning