Empanadas Valrico Pinellas

6870 66 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Empanadas Valrico Pinellas, the earliest from 2023. On Sep 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “grease receptacle/dumpster not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average for Pinellas Park sits at 82, putting Empanadas Valrico Pinellas on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**

33-23-4

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**

33-23-4

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Whipped butter containers reused to store food.

25-32-4

Basic - Wall behind steam table in kitchen not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

36-30-4

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table a. Cooked cabbage 83f b. collard greens (125F - Hot Holding) c. cooked goat (111F - Hot Holding); d. ox tails (109F - Hot Holding); e. cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding) Operator reheated items on stove. a. Cooked cabbage 176f b. collard greens 178f c cooked goat 166f f. cooked chicken 166f e. Ox tails 170f **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. # 10 of Garbanzo beans.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Will email operator DBPR Form 5030-038 8 major allergens.

53A-16-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle next three-compartment sink. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches behind food warmer on cooks line. Operator eradicated roaches. **Corrective Action Taken**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf of prep table in kitchen. Operator removed phone and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster not on pad or nonabsorbent surface.

33-23-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water on stove is 120f Operator reheated water to 154f **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink near three-compartment sink provided with disposable towels.

33-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler located in kitchen interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at hand was sink next to food warmer.

29-11-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface for container of dough.

21-05-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dry-storage in kitchen # 10 of Garbanzo beans.

08B-20-4

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles.

25-32-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanadas Valrico Pinellas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanadas Valrico Pinellas on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empanadas Valrico Pinellas?

Across the inspection record, “grease receptacle/dumpster not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Empanadas Valrico Pinellas.

How does Empanadas Valrico Pinellas compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?

Empanadas Valrico Pinellas most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Pinellas Park average of 82.

Has Empanadas Valrico Pinellas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Empanadas Valrico Pinellas have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Empanadas Valrico Pinellas 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 Valrico Pinellas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Empanadas Valrico Pinellas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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