Ana's Empanadas
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
47
Score
Ana's Empanadas has been inspected nine times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “operating with an expired division of hotels”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Delray Beach facility scores 71, putting Ana's Empanadas on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce...raw shell eggs above , cilantro, parsley in walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47F, marinara sauce 46F, butter 46F , cooked beef 47F in walk in cooler . Food being held more than 4 hours . Operator discarded food . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47F, marinara sauce 46F, butter 46F , cooked beef 47F in walk in cooler . Food being held more than 4 hours . Operator discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/ CFM Manager came end of the inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust underneath three compartments sink, around water heater . **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized....sanitized utensils after discussion with manager. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine
16-37-1
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength....chlorine 00 ppm. Employee discarded solution.
21-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized...sanitizer compartment use as a utensils drying unit . Employee removed utensils and prepared sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
64
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at time of inspection. Confirmation # 31992370 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.For storing utensils Operator removed utensils **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on WalkIn Cooler Floor. Operator placed bag of onions on Pallet. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot Holding rice 116F in hot holding pot , rice was cooked today and being held less than 4 hours . Employee time marked **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....opened egg wash 64F in reach in cooler it was out for few minutes less than an hour . Food not prepped or portion today , employee replace food at coldest area to chill fast . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front , employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
67
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, beans (47-56F). The beans were dated 2/27 and were cooling overnight. The beans were not prepped or portioned today. The beans were discarded. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection as evidenced by update expiration date **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over RTE dough in the walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, beans (47-56F). The beans were dated 2/27 and were cooling overnight. The beans were not prepped or portioned today. The beans were discarded. See stop sale
01B-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the front counter, the knob on the faucet only spins and is unable to turn on the water.
27-16-4
45
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap....washed hands with soap after discussed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area... came from bathroom and then grabbed to go food containers without washing hands. Washed hands after discussion. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding veggie empanada 121° at front hot holding case being held less than 4 hours , operator sale operator at time of inspection. Reviewed hot holding food procedure. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line . **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line . Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.... Stored to go food boxes in hand sink at front. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
35
Feb 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ana's Empanadas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ana's Empanadas on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ana's Empanadas?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Ana's Empanadas.
How does Ana's Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Ana's Empanadas most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Ana's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ana's Empanadas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ana's Empanadas means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ana's Empanadas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ana's Empanadas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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