Nydia's Empanadas

1440 E Minnesota Ave, Orange City, FL 32763

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Nydia's Empanadas, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Orange City restaurant scores 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Glass door reach in cooler pizza empanada (46F - Cold Holding); ham (46F - Cold Holding); beef empanada (45F - Cold Holding); less than 4 hours ; operator placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Apr 12, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs in reach in cooler, over drinks.. operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); empanadas (52F - Cold Holding);, less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice, **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided choking first aid procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**

51-13-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing multiple bracelets

13-07-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Sep 9, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.License is not on site.

50-09-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

29-11-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nydia's Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Nydia's Empanadas on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Nydia's Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Nydia's Empanadas.

How does Nydia's Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Orange City?

Nydia's Empanadas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange City average of 76.

Has Nydia's Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Nydia's 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 Nydia's Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Nydia's Empanadas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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