Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2025
100
Score
Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sunrise restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
55
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk held on prep table milk (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 5mins. Milk placed in cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold sanitizer bucket.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee station. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to separate cooked breaded steak in reach in cooler in kitchen. PIC removed paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Observed cooked Beef (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded steak (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at display cooler; empanadas (55F at 11:50 - Cooling since 9:00am, second temperature 54F at 12:40). PIC placed items in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold wet wiping cloth.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to scoop bacon in low boy cooler next to hand wash at front counter.
14-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at coffee station.
21-10-4
43
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - kitchen Observed 3 flying insects flying over and landing on on wall at hand wash sink. Employee killed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a way to allow proper air drying.
42-01-4
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large Handwash sink by prep area with wet cloth towels inside- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for chimichurri sauce on time as a Public Health control- emailed for to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. Throughout entire establishment and all prep areas. **Warning**
38-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
64
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1: milk (51°F - Cold Holding) In table top mini fridge next to espresso machine. Ambient temperature is 55°F Operator states less than 1 hour and moved milk to working reach-in cooler. #2: empanadas (49-51°F - Cold Holding) Observed at front counter display holding tiramisu. Ambient temperature is 53°F. Operator states less than 1 hour and moved empanadas to working cooler. Operator also turned temperature down for proper cold-holding of display case. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/wiping cloths. Operator states they ran out and will purchase more.
16-37-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle in front counter reach-in cooler near Messi statue. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 on file is from Oct 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2.
How does Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Argentinian Empanadas on the Grill #2 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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