Golden Empanada

5960 Richard St, Jacksonville, FL 32216

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Golden Empanada's latest score of 100 sits above the Jacksonville average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Dec 4, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has both chlorine and quaternary for sanitizing but no test strips for each

16-37-1

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Operator has 2 faucets to dispense fresh water at three compartment sink. Left faucet is dispensing hot water over 85F that reaches the wash and rinse sink only. Right faucet is dispensing water at 56-57F to sanitize side of the sink only. Operator has separate line that needs to be fixed to get it to work properly before temporary license will be provided **Warning**

27-06-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has no probe thermometer

05-08-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at 56-57F water temperature. Operator has separate line that needs to be fixed to get it to work properly before temporary license will be provided **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with form **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Golden Empanada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Golden Empanada on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Golden Empanada compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

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

Has Golden Empanada's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Golden Empanada have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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