Evempanadas

5451 Nw 72 Ave, Miami, FL 33166
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
45
Score
High Risk

Public records show four inspections at Evempanadas stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Evempanadas' latest score of 45 falls below the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked beef inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored foods as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container under prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna inside bag in reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed tuna completely from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed butter box stored on Walk in cooler 1 floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong from handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic spoons faces up on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored spoons faces down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking in three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield inside Walk in cooler 2.
38-07-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at employee restroom.
32-04-4
45
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks inside kitchen and front counter.
31B-04-4
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade on prep table in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with alcohol unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling inside Men's restroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler 2 and Walk in freezer floors.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in hand wash sink by ovens in kitchen.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel on prep table in kitchen. Operator stored towel in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Feb 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauce container inside Walk in cooler 1. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing station by three compartment sink. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both employee restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing shield inside Walk in cooler 1.
38-07-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink by cook line.
29-20-5
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Evempanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Evempanadas on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Evempanadas?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Evempanadas.

How does Evempanadas compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Evempanadas most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Evempanadas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Evempanadas have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Evempanadas 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.