Empanada Smiles

524 N Martin Luther King Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Empanada Smiles, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near zero violations per visit.

Among Tallahassee restaurants, the typical score is 87; Empanada Smiles is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef cold holding at 52F for less than 4 hours. Operator placed beef inside reach in freezer to cool during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Nov 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanada Smiles last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanada Smiles on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Empanada Smiles compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Empanada Smiles most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.

Has Empanada Smiles' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empanada Smiles have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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