La Empanada Loca

4820 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited La Empanada Loca nine times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 4, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Oakland Park average 85, so La Empanada Loca is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

4 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) ham (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Held in flip top cooler over night. See stop sale. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cooked octopus (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) ham (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Held in flip top cooler over night. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled items at ware washing sink before handling clean dish ware from dish machine. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-13-4

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored with various spices, over 2 door cooler in prep area. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved medicine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-07-4

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom. Operator placed covered waste receptacle in bathroom **Corrected On-Site**

32-12-6

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains blue liquid identified as degreaser located in handwash sink next to Dishwasher . Employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store spray bottle. Employee removed spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Jan 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over RTE Butter Owner removed eggs and placed on bottom shelf. Reach In Cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Aug 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Explained to operator the correct hand washing technique. Operator said will go over technique with employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-19-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator change water. Temperature 147F **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container in rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

22-41-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Empanada Loca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Empanada Loca on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Empanada Loca?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Empanada Loca.

How does La Empanada Loca compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

La Empanada Loca most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has La Empanada Loca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Empanada Loca have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Empanada Loca 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 La Empanada Loca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Empanada Loca is inspected around three times per year on average.

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