Empanadas & Arepas Factory

5602 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Empanadas & Arepas Factory appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2022. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 two violations before.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Empanadas & Arepas Factory is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.

36-11-4

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**

36-02-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks above prep table and microwave.

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach-in-cooler in back kitchen area

08B-49-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanadas & Arepas Factory last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanadas & Arepas Factory on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Empanadas & Arepas Factory compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Empanadas & Arepas Factory most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Empanadas & Arepas Factory's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Empanadas & Arepas Factory have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empanadas & Arepas Factory 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 Empanadas & Arepas Factory inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empanadas & Arepas Factory is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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