Miss Empanadas

935 N Beneva Rd Ste 613, Sarasota, FL 34232

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Miss Empanadas has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw bacon and eggs stored over ready to eat cheese in their reach in cooler. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-14-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed the operator wearing a watch while preparing food. Operator took their watch off. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to the fryers: Butter (85F - Cold Holding). Operator states it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed it in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee take out the trash, change gloves, and handle clean equipment without washing their hands. Had the employee wash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of fryer oil on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed it on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM expired 06/22/21.

53A-03-7

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exterior door lacking self closing apparatus. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

35B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Miss Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Miss Empanadas on file is from Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Miss Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Miss Empanadas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Miss Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Miss 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 Miss Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Miss Empanadas is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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