Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
30
Score
Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 17 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
14
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used for empanada, taquenos and other multiple food items.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork no commercially packaged above ready to eat brownies in the reach in cooler in secondary prep area. Employee removed the brownies. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pan inside hand wash sink in ware wash area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present during the time of operation. Manager was able arrived to the location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53A-02-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clean plastic food pans with cracks sin the ware wash area. Also observed in poor condition the door gasket of walk on cooler in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small hole on the right corner of exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and a plastic gallon of Guava filling stored on the floor in dry storage area. PIC removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers in the hallway.
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. Observed plastic scoop handle not above flour and bread crumbs. Employee removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing station in front area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan stored on prep table in secondary prep area. Observed the sink spray nozzle soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Observed soiled door gasket of walk in cooler at dry storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed clean oranges for freshly squeezed orange juice stored in the same cardboard box it came in from the vendor. Per PIC oranges are ready to use to make juice.
08B-39-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops stored inside mop buckets. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep counter in the kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid with no labeled in prep area. Per employee, it is water. Also observed container with bread crumbs not identified by common name. Employee placed a label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks along the wall not secured in the secondary prep area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area, in the dry storage area, and in the hallways where reach on freezers and food are stored. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
30
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed anti diarrhea tablets stored on storage shelves above the prep cooler at cook line.
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed In the reach in freezer located by the walk in cooler observed NonFood grade bags in contact with empanadas, cheese sticks and raw steal, apple pies.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under the prep table in the kitchen area.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by the dishwasher not accessible blocked by mugs, paper towel, and trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation and no manager present during hours of operation.
53A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the kitchen area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed second reach in freezer located in the back of the kitchen with soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Vents at walking cooler soiled. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area. Also observed ceilings vents throughout the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal drink and container with food stored at reach in cooler in kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at shelves located by the three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler, Also observed gaskets at reach cooler located next to the fryers.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour bin scoop not stored with handle above top of flour container.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees watch and car key stored at storage shelves in the kitchen area.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking cooler gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled. Also observed exterior of the walk in freezer soiled. Also observed ceiling fan with dust accumulation.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several boxes with single serving articles stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen hallway.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing on food storage racks at room temperature in the kitchen. Coached operator on the proper method for thawing raw animal food. Operator removed ribs and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observedon top of reach in cooler located by the hand sink at prep area next to fryers.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with bread crumbs not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
18
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container inside handsink at front counter located next to coffee machine.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled Observed ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays stored inside mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout reach in coolers at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler by walk in cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at entrance of kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Provided while conducting the inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Forms provided at the time of the inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At kitchen, prep area.
23-24-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed food trays stored inside mop sink.
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at walk in cooler a box with meat on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line.
10-07-4
61
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
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Feb 14, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. During the inspection observed around 57 seat. License is approved for 15 seats. Form and information was provided to the manager. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14:
51-09-4
95
Aug 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored in ice next to the stoves in the cook lune observed cooked macaroni (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (52F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 1 hour, employee added more ice to rapidly cool down the food items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in freezer located by the walk in cooler observed NonFood grade bags in contact with empanadas, cheese sticks and raw steal **Warning**
14-31-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In a salt container observed bowl with no handle used as scoop. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. During the inspection observed around 57 seat. License is approved for 15 seats. Form and information was provided to the manager. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Freezer located in the storage area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table, employee removed it on site. **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
45
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored in a non-food grade bags at walk in cooler at end of hall. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled on top of machine by ovens
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a step ladder blocking hand washing sink next to ovens. Person in charge removed the step ladder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel not in use stored at splash guard of hand washing sink next to ovens.
21-12-4
64
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed the use of non food grade bags to cover empanadas, tequeños, risotto croquettes, croquettes in the walk in cooler and all coolers and freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by ladders next to smokers. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used to store boxes and chemicals bottles next to three compartment sink. Employee removed all blockage. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in three compartment sink area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in with blood dried stains and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed desserts not covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall with mold like substance in three compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung up to dry. Manager hung them up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe.
How does Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe have averaged around 17 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe 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 Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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