Half Moon Empanadas

860 Ne 79 St, Miami, FL 33138

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Half Moon Empanadas has six inspections in the public record. Half Moon Empanadas was last inspected on Jul 25, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed by storage area and by three compartment sink.

36-34-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket by drink storage room. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled by coffee station. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Feb 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink outside of office.

29-42-4

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face putting on mask and proceeded to handle dough without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-25-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go lids sin room next to office. Manager turned lids over. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of flour on kitchen floor. Employee placed bag on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour on kitchen equipment.

23-03-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves in kitchen area.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods and outside of cooking equipment soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour.

14-01-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of flour stored on floor. Employees put on shelf for proper storage during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer has accumulation of soil residues. Employee started to clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Half Moon Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Half Moon Empanadas on file is from Jul 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Half Moon Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Half Moon Empanadas.

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

Half Moon Empanadas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Half Moon Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Half Moon Empanadas have averaged around one violation 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 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 inspected?

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

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