Casa De Las Empanadas
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
43
Score
Across the available record, Casa De Las Empanadas has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Casa De Las Empanadas' 43 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs . Management added notation next to item on the menu. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on cook line. Management added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Staff added name. Food coloring **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink located on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
27-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage located near restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Several broken filters. Management states they're on order. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Potato bread pudding used to scoop rice . Management stood up handle. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Management closed. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
43
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table located next to expo window am, cut lettuce, shelled eggs ambient (51F-55 - Cold Holding) Operator added ice to cool. Advised to lower temperature and maintenance. Located in walk-in cooler all from yesterday. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork shoulder, white rice, rice and peas, goat, black beans (47-48F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Sink located on the cook line.
27-19-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs . Management added notation next to item on the menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink located on cook line. Management added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red substance. Staff added name. Food coloring **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage located near restrooms.
36-37-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Several broken filters. Management states they're on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-42-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Management closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Under triple sink.
29-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Potato bread pudding used to scoop rice . Management stood up handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both restrooms
32-04-4
37
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken soup, fried pork; (114-130F - Hot Holding) in frontline steam well less than 4hrs per operator. Operator immediately reheated to 168F and 181F for temp recovery. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In seasoning container. Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon . Operator immediately removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In womens bathroom and employee bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave Interior of all ovens
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of microwave -top of dishwasher -Top shelf on cook line that is over seasoning containers - Gaskets in cooler under coffee station
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 00ppm) operator immediately put more sanitizer. retest Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers of seasonings , operator immediately labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Reminder to renew
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage (117F - Hot Holding), less than 4 hours on cook line. Staff discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan produced onsite. Manager added dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Next to flat top grill
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of triple sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover. In both walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on storage rack. Manager turned them over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in freezer shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. staff removed towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
45
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer boxes under shelves.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs above cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hole in 1 vent hood .
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler outside.
14-17-4
78
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front counter.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.
13-07-4
78
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Aug 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. butter (46F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (46F ambient- Cold Holding) operator states in walk-in cooler overnight on bakery side
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (46F - Cold Holding); shell eggs (46F ambient- Cold Holding) Bakery side walk-in cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with proper form **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dry storage area, bakery
36-37-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In two door cooler in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 200+, operator will dilute **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Casa De Las Empanadas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Casa De Las Empanadas on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Casa De Las Empanadas?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Casa De Las Empanadas.
How does Casa De Las Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Casa De Las Empanadas most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Casa De Las Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Casa De Las Empanadas have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Casa De Las 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 Casa De Las Empanadas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Casa De Las Empanadas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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