Prime Empanada & Catering

588 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Prime Empanada & Catering appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

“Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Among Satellite Beach restaurants, the typical score is 82; Prime Empanada & Catering is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - 2 door cooler next to ice machine not working. Ice machine not in working order and soda fountain not in working order.

14-11-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over front counter area.

36-32-5

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In customer area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-06: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

53B-05-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

53A-03-7

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In customer area. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-07: **Time Extended**

36-32-5

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In customer area.

36-32-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Open and operating. License is current.

50-09-4

Feb 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Feb 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer uncovered empanadas **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. On prep table **Corrected On-Site**

21-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prime Empanada & Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Prime Empanada & Catering on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Prime Empanada & Catering?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Prime Empanada & Catering.

How does Prime Empanada & Catering compare to other restaurants in Satellite Beach?

Prime Empanada & Catering most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Satellite Beach average of 82.

Has Prime Empanada & Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prime Empanada & Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Prime Empanada & Catering 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 Prime Empanada & Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Prime Empanada & Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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