EMPANADA'S FACTORY

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup, chicken, pork cooling overnight in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer at 46-58F. Stored in deep pans, pork stored covered. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: One pan of white rice covered in deep pan at 53F. Cooling overnight. Person in charge states no preparation done to product, did not have item out of walk in cooler. All other items 41F or below. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Soup, chicken, pork cooling overnight in walk in cooler/ walk in freezer at 46-58F. Stored in deep pans, pork stored covered. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: One pan of white rice covered in deep pan at 53F. Cooling overnight per person in charge. Person in charge states no preparation done to product, did not have item out of walk in cooler. All other items 41F or below. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice sitting on counter in kitchen at 60F. Person in charge states has been out for less than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler. Butter on cook line at 74F, has been out since 8am per person in charge. Person in charge added to time paperwork, will hold for remaining time until noon. Also, several items in walk in freezer slacking, not frozen solid. Person in charge states has called for repair. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-16: Rice sitting out in container on cookline at 60F. Recommend holding on time. Also, flat of raw shell eggs sitting out on cart in kitchen at 64F. Discussed time with operator for product. Butter has been added to time paperwork. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice cooling overnight at 57-60F in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed four flying insects in container with potatoes in back kitchen. Person in charge removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over case of tomatoes. Also, in walk in freezer raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored over raw beef. Person in charge began rearranging. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice cooling overnight at 57-60F in walk in cooler.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap from back hand wash sink. Missing hand wash signs at hand wash sinks in kitchen.

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal wrapped basting brush in wash for empanadas.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Several employees with expired training.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several spray bottles with yellow and clear spray bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves in kitchen.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Lids missing from shared dumpster. Also, garbage on ground in shared dumpster enclosure. Shared grease receptacle lid open. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items frozen solid in walk in freezer uncovered.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Buckets of fish thawing in kitchen in standing water. Person in charge moved to sink and added running water. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm, sanitizer not flowing through tubing when priming unit. Person in charge repaired during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw no longer commercially packaged beef stored on packaged tostones. Person in charge began rearranging. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 shell eggs in walk in cooler with broken shells.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions, house made mayo out of refrigeration for less than 1 hour per person in charge at 49-50F. Person in charge discarded mayo. Placed onions in refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing tray in front counter hand wash sink.

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Mayo made in house with raw shell egg per person in charge not identified on menu as raw product. Person in charge discarded during inspection, will utilize commercially processed mayo. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time paperwork not completely filled out at time of inspection. Person in charge filled out correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days opened commercially processed, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Ham frozen, thawed in walk in cooler not related marked with thaw date.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust buildup at vents in kitchen, ceiling with staining.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Visibly soiled tape on edges of shelf at panini press station.

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster missing lids, lids open on grease receptacles, grease buildup on grease receptacles, trash on ground in enclosure of shared dumpster area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at both hand wash sinks in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler, glass door reach in cooler in front counter with dust buildup. Soda plates in front counter with mold like substance buildup. Grease buildup on hood filters. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Togo bag stored in direct contact with cake in cooler at front. Also, whole unprepped onions in direct contact with nonfood grade container. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: Cake observed still in contact with nonfood grade bag. Person in charge wrapped in food grade wrap. Onions have been moved to food grade containers. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Also, observed raw chicken no longer commercially packaged stored in same container as ready to eat items in walk in freezer. Person in charge fixed on site. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-27: No change. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands, then handle washed lettuce with gloved hands. Person in charge spoke to employee during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed trash bag indirect contact with bread in kitchen.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw beef.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanada at back line in proofer at 120F. Person in charge began reheating. Corrective Action Taken

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. Establishment missing written procedures for biohazard cleanup. Emailed to operator during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles with heavy debris buildup. Interior of oven with buildup. Can opener with debris buildup. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by table in back kitchen. Person in charge made accessible during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several spray bottles in establishment unlabeled. Person in charge began labeling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard and foil lining shelving in walk in cooler, kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground observed on shared dumpster enclosure. Also grease buildup on shared grease receptacle. Also, grease receptacle lid open.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing from two can lights in kitchen.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in walk in cooler heavily soiled with dust. Soda plates at dispenser with mold like substance buildup. Speed racks in walk in cooler with debris buildup. Shelving in several parts of kitchen with debris buildup. Exterior of sandwich press with grease buildup. Exterior of food presses at cookline with grease buildup. Grease accumulated on front of hood, dripping. Person in charge began cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Pipe cover missing. Missing cover at pipe at grease trap under triple sink.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing at room temperature in kitchen.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored above oil on shelf across from oven. Operator removed spray bottle of cleaner to properly store. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on can opener soiled. Also, slicer blade guard plate and surrounding area soiled. Also, ice chute on soda dispensing machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored next to triple sink. Operator labeled spray bottle of degreaser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handle stored in multiple seasonings and sauces on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard used to line food contact Shelving in walk-in-cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda machine in front service area unable to properly air dry Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle of walk in freezer door in disrepair. Also, torn gasket on reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple containers of foods stored on floor in walk in freezer.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting food with bare hand contact that will not be cooked to 145F. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and put gloves on before continuing to cut lettuce. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door soiled/ stained. Also, portable cutting board at front service line next to coffee crewed soiled/ stained. Also, blade of slicer and surrounding area, and blade on can opener in prep are soiled with dried debris. Also, ice chute on soda dispensing machine at front service area soiled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored on chemical shelf next to dishwashing machine. Employee labeled degreaser. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense potato salad in reach-in cooler across from kitchen entry door. Operator removed cup Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Inner side of handle of microwave soiled. Also, handle on sandwich press soiled. Operator cleaned handles during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked cups on storage shelf next to soda dispensing machine at front service line unable to properly air dry

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bread stored in direct contact in non food grade bag on cook line. Operator removed bread and placed in container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at front service area. Employee stated the milk was recently taken out for a coffee beverage. Also, provolone cheese slices (46F - Cold Holding) in top of flip top reach-in cooler near kitchen entry door. Observed cheese stacked above chill line of cooler. Operator removed the excessive cheese and placed in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanada (124-126F - Hot Holding) in front glass display hot box. Operator stated the empanadas were placed in food warmer less than an hour ago. Observed tray blocking heating element in warmer. Operator rearranged warmer to reheat empanadas back to 165F Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Ice chute on soda dispensing machine at front service line soiled. 2. Slicer in prep area soiled with dried food debris Cutting boards on both reach-in coolers in cook line/ kitchen and portable cutting boards on cook line soiled/ stained Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by large trash can. Operator removed trash can from in front of hand wash sink Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled Spray bottle containing toxic substance stored near silverware station. Operator labeled spray bottle of sanitizer Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense potato salad in reach-in cooler. Also, cup without handle used to dispense sauce in reach-in cooler. Operator removed both cup and bowl without handles Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen, prep area soiled Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil on front service line near coffee equipment stored in container of standing water of less than 135F. Operator emptied water from container Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); after having been run through multiple cycles. Operator primed machine and able to dispense chlorine sanitizer in dishmachine Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed and engaged in opening reach-in cooler at front to grab single service condiments without washing hands. Discussed hand washing procedures with operator. Employee washed hands Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw beef stored in direct contact in a non food grade thank you bag in walk in freezer. Operator removed raw beef from bag to properly store in food grade bag Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (44-46°F - Cold Holding); ; half and half (46°F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach-in cooler next to grill. Operator stated items were placed in cooler this morning and were out briefly to prepare some meals. Operator removed both items and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill. Retemped both items at end of inspection and both were below 43°F Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray cans containing toxic substance stored next to single service cups under counter at front service line. Operator removed cans of Lysol spray to properly store Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing gloves

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute on soda dispensing machine soiled. Also, can opener blade at prep table soiled Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink across from kitchen entry door blocked by shelf and reach-in cooler. Operator removed shelf to make room for hand wash sink to be utilized Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense sugar, flour, potato salad. Operator removed bowls without handles from all foods

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling at front service line missing Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vent in kitchen area soiled

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on prep table across from walk in freezer Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic container of dulce de leche stored on floor in prep area

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor all throughout the restaurant

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Two buckets of fish thawing in standing water on shelf next to dish washing machine

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on back prep table soiled

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Hand wash sink on cook line on left side of make table with no cold water being provided. Handle would not turn however hot water is provided.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dish machine. Inspector provided some to operator Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Cook in kitchen has no probe thermometer to temp final cooking temperature of chicken on grill. Cook stated he had one in the car and would get it

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. One employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Employee name is Geraldo J.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Above slicer prep table in kitchen 2. Above front counter wait station area 3. Above walk in cooler

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water drink stored next to equipments on prep table in kitchen area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food in kitchen

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Walk in cooler with torn gasket Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back kitchen door with gap under door

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer soiled with food debris

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer with food container on floor. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Interior of oven soiled with grease build up 2. Walk in freezer with soiled gasket 3. Reach in cooler make table next to grill with soiled gasket 4. Reach in cooler at front counter area with soiled gasket 5. Hood filters with grease build up

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler make table next to grill