Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson

1611 Nw 12 Ave, Miami, FL 33136

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson has been inspected four times since 2022. Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson was last inspected on Sep 18, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson's latest score is in line with the Miami average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed buckets of sanitizer inside employee handwashing sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**

11-07-5

Jul 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit 2001

16-37-1

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter: observed wet in-use cloth underneath the coffee maker. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson on file is from Sep 18, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson.

How does Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Half Moon Empanadas at Jackson is inspected around two times per year on average.

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