Empanada Daddy

4072 Ne 5 Ter, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024

100

Score

Low Risk

Empanada Daddy has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Aug 23, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The city-wide average for Oakland Park sits at 85, putting Empanada Daddy on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 24, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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.

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Jun 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor next to handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 2 missing hood filters at grill area. **Repeat Violation**

14-42-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced American cheese not covered in reach-in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Apr 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanada Daddy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanada Daddy on file is from Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Empanada Daddy compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Empanada Daddy most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Empanada Daddy's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Empanada Daddy have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empanada Daddy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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