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Half Moon Empanadas

6625 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Half Moon Empanadas has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Among Miami restaurants, the typical score is 74; Half Moon Empanadas is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at all hand sinks; 73F. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
27-10-4
78
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter with breaker on wrong side. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at all hand sinks; 73F. Operator called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vent soiled across mop sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed water at 72F; operator already called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-10-4
64
May 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing pizza at preparation area. Operator removed the bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the utensil handle touching the mozzarella cheese at reach in cooler. Operator moved the utensil handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
90
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the black scoop of the mozzarella cheese used in the reach in cooler touching the food
10-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the dough freezer by the pizza preparation area reach in cooler.
14-69-4
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Half Moon Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Half Moon Empanadas on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

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

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

Has Half Moon Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

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