Empanada Lady Jax

10110 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Empanada Lady Jax appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Empanada Lady Jax is doing better than most peers. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler.

29-49-6

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle. Water.

02D-01-5

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee picked something from floor and washed hands for 5 seconds then scooped empanada, explained to her and she washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-17-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 56f canned corn mix since last night, stop sale, cooler at 56 **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Canned corn mix

01B-02-5

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. Emailed one **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Couldn't find it

05-08-4

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. Two employees here that came to help only today, explained to her

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Above triple sink, operator stated it's cleaner

41-17-4

Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Both waters in hand sink and triple sink, water barely coming out, has an appointment in a few days to fix it **Warning**

27-17-4

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open can drink on prep counter

12B-12-5

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Employee washed strawberries and place them in same container they came in dirty, explained to her and

25-32-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Gray upright cooler

05-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Table under tent in front of food truck where employee is helping only today is serving strawberries with chocolate and toppings, explained to operator **Admin Complaint**

08B-32-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator scooping foods

13-03-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. No license numbers on exterior of unit.

50-04-4

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 55°. Cooked beef 55°. Cooked pork 60°. Dairy 60°. Establishment Insufficient coolers to hold foods. Person In Charge voluntarily closed for day. ( cooler settings adjusted) Discussed Time Temperature controled for safety as option emailed form. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 55°. Cooked beef 55°. Cooked pork 60°. Dairy 60°. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by multiple items in sink.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips available.

16-37-1

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep cooler not holding time/temperature control for safety foods to 41° or below. **Warning**

14-74-7

Oct 17, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanada Lady Jax last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanada Lady Jax on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empanada Lady Jax?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Empanada Lady Jax.

How does Empanada Lady Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Empanada Lady Jax most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Empanada Lady Jax's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Empanada Lady Jax have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empanada Lady Jax 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 Lady Jax inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empanada Lady Jax is inspected around three times per year on average.

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