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Pilars Empanadas Argentinas

203 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2023
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Pilars Empanadas Argentinas stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 20, 2023. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Venice restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed empanadas in reach-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked.
02C-02-5
82
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over cooked empanadas in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat 9-14-22 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Print operator employee health agreement **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Print operator Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
61
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed empanadas in holding case at from counter not time marked. Employee stated items were placed in case at 10:15. Observed employee mark time items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment does not have written time as a control plan. Printed Time as control sheet and explained to operator how to complete form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed empanadas, lasagna, and shepherds pie all made onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pilars Empanadas Argentinas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pilars Empanadas Argentinas on file is from Oct 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pilars Empanadas Argentinas?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pilars Empanadas Argentinas.

How does Pilars Empanadas Argentinas compare to other restaurants in Venice?

Pilars Empanadas Argentinas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Venice average of 79.

Has Pilars Empanadas Argentinas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pilars Empanadas Argentinas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pilars Empanadas Argentinas means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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