Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County

THE EMPANADAS

180 CRANDON BLVD STE 112-113, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

FoodNon-Seating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

May 29, 2026

City

Key Biscayne

County

Miami-Dade

Status

Current / Active

Inspections

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.

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

29-42-4

Detail 24599566

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing one vacuum breaker are the two way hose bib splitter at the mop sink. Repeat Violation

22-31-4

Detail 24599565

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed accumulation of rust on shelves housing dry food items.

53A-14-4

Detail 24599558

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing how to calibrate probe thermometer quaternary concentration. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Corrected On-Site

29-28-4

Detail 24599564

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date for water filter next to hand wash sink in main kitchen area.

36-08-4

Detail 24599559

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Missing for handwashing sink in back area.

08B-38-4

Detail 24599562

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic coke bottles on the floor near shelves.

33-15-4

Detail 24599563

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed lid missing for one dumpster.

33-11-4

Detail 24599560

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-13-4

Detail 24599561

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator by email.

33-16-4

Detail 24599557

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 24038410

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24038412

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Missing drain plug at dumpster. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24038411

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to slicer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to slicer. Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 5Total: 13

29-42-4

Detail 23875419

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23875412

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at beef preparation area soiled. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23875411

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand washing sink at beef preparation area. Utensils were removed. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23875421

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23875422

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23875416

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. Observed Pablo, Angel, Nora with no proof of food handlers training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23875423

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. Provided form to person in charge and it was signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 23875420

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing the minimum quaternary concentration. Coached person in charge on correct procedure. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23875415

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23875418

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 23875413

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23875417

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to slicer. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23875414

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 2, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

29-34-4

Detail 22954736

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

42-01-4

Detail 22954735

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.