Empanada Brothers
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
Empanada Brothers appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling not smooth”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average for Seminole sits at 71, putting Empanada Brothers on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed as non-seating but has added 4 tables with 12 seats indoors for customers. Operator still trying to get form completed by county utilities **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease in between fryers
23-03-4
90
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator Juan Camilo Herron expired 6/23/25, other owner with valid CFM
53A-03-7
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment is licensed as non-seating but has added 4 tables with 12 seats indoors for customers. Operator still trying to get form completed by county utilities.
51-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a second storefront in strip mall used as storage, including multiple reach in coolers and freezers. Storage space is not shared with other businesses and not accessible to the public. Previous remodel plans were submitted by operator, but denied on 9/16/24 due to lack of communication. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Plan review sent a deficiency letter to operator on 3/14/25. Operator advised to respond to letter in writing as soon as possible. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: Remodel plans not yet approved. Operator responded to deficiency letter on 3/27. Per plan review, additional storage space indicated stainless steel prep tables with no hand sink. Per operator, no food prep is performed in storage space and has agreed to removed prep tables in lieu of installing a hand sink. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a second storefront in strip mall used as storage, including multiple reach in coolers and freezers. Storage space is not shared with other businesses and not accessible to the public. Previous remodel plans were submitted by operator, but denied on 9/16/24 due to lack of communication. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-26: Plan review sent a deficiency letter to operator on 3/14/25. Operator advised to respond to letter in writing as soon as possible. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has a second storefront in strip mall used as storage, including multiple reach in coolers and freezers. Storage space is not shared with other businesses and not accessible to the public. Previous remodel plans were submitted by operator, but denied on 9/16/24 due to lack of communication.
51-16-7
90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over commercially produced sauces, order corrected **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Separate storage space **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soiled equipment stacked on hand sink in dish area, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage unit next door has porous acoustic tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 employee hired over 60 days days with no food handler certificate **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: No proof of training for employees hired over 60 days **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage room next door **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
86
Jun 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection, validation #228833333 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 50ppm, operator or recited concentration 200ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
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. 1 employee hired over 60 days days with no food handler certificate **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In dry storage room next door **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared adjacent to kitchen **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in white reach-in freezer behind counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in seasoning bins above prep table **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom at dry storage unit **Warning**
31B-04-4
52
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket quaternary 100ppm, corrected to 200ppm during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Empanada Brothers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Empanada Brothers on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Empanada Brothers?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Empanada Brothers.
How does Empanada Brothers compare to other restaurants in Seminole?
Empanada Brothers most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Empanada Brothers' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empanada Brothers have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Empanada Brothers 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 Empanada Brothers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Empanada Brothers is inspected around four times per year on average.
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