Half Moon Empanadas at Nch

3100 Sw 62 Ave, Miami, FL 33155

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 26, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Half Moon Empanadas at Nch, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Sep 26, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 3 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. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (129F - Hot Holding), as per operator for 30 mins. Operator reheated product for final temperature ham and cheese empanadas (172F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can inside of women's restroom

32-12-5

Basic - Observed storage rack stored in front of mop sink located at outpatient building in housekeeping closet between family restrooms

42-02-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in handwash sink

29-20-5

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three cheese empanada (122F - Hot Holding) in hot display box at front counter. As per employee for an hour. Employee placed the empanadas in the oven for reheating and last reading three cheese empanada (165F) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employees Maribel and Susan employed more than 60 days, without proof of required state approved employee training.

53B-13-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service plastic cups not inverted over ice machine. Manager inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned trays not inverted over hot box next to ice machine. Manager inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

May 9, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Half Moon Empanadas at Nch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Half Moon Empanadas at Nch on file is from Sep 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Half Moon Empanadas at Nch.

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

Half Moon Empanadas at Nch most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Half Moon Empanadas at Nch have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Half Moon Empanadas at Nch 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 Half Moon Empanadas at Nch inspected?

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

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