Mr Empanada

4029 W South Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Mr Empanada stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 24, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for Quat sanitizer used at triple sink .

16-37-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on food preparation table next to hot holding shelf, operator moved drink to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on food preparation table next to hot holding shelf , employee moved item to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook rice made 8/26/ operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine lid.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Empanada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Empanada on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Mr Empanada compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Mr Empanada most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Mr Empanada's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Mr Empanada have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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 roughly once per year on average.

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