E&G Empanadas King and More

37802 Sr 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 22, 2025

Score

High Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated May 22, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to six violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Zephyrhills facility scores 83, putting E&G Empanadas King and More on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today. Operator states flip top cooler was turned off last night. See stop sale

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored above containers of sauces and bread, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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. In flip top cooler raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today. Operator states flip top cooler was turned off last night. See stop sale

01B-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen containers of chaffing fuel stored above clean and sanitized single service to go containers, discussed with operator who removed product. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At front counter hand washing sink soap dispenser not working, discussed with operator who provided bottle of soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-06-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator and corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Sep 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning**

27-11-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was E&G Empanadas King and More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at E&G Empanadas King and More on file is from May 22, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does E&G Empanadas King and More compare to other restaurants in Zephyrhills?

E&G Empanadas King and More most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Zephyrhills average of 83.

Has E&G Empanadas King and More's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at E&G Empanadas King and More have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at E&G Empanadas King and More 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.

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