Mr Empanada

3953 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Mr Empanada stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Mr Empanada is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor is soiled behind fryers on cooks line at time of inspection.

36-73-4

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid stored at mop sink at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.

42-01-4

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with blue liquid hanging on mop faucet not labeled at time of inspection.

41-17-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured. Observed one carbon dioxide tank not secured at time of inspection.

51-11-4

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.open top garbage can at time of inspection.

32-12-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved drink at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed open case of fries on freezer floor at time of inspection. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles stored near triple sink. Operator relabeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen stained

22-02-4

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on slicer in kitchen.

16-48-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in mop bucket. Operator set mop to dry during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust like stains on slicer blade in kitchen. -observed rust on walk in cooler shelves.

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Operator stacked cases off of floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a mold like substance on cooler fans in walk in cooler during inspection

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in walk in cooler with customer food. Operator disposed of drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

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

13-04-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. 2 Sleeves Styrofoam cups on floor in storage room **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Oct 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Empanada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Empanada on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Empanada?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mr Empanada.

How does Mr Empanada compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mr Empanada most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mr Empanada's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr Empanada have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr Empanada 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 Mr Empanada inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mr Empanada is inspected around two times per year on average.

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