Sata Empanada

7228 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Sata Empanada five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Sata Empanada's latest score of 67 falls below the Tampa average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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. A vomit clean up form has been emailed to the operator at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards in establishment soiled.

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards in establishment with cut marks.

14-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open beverage stored on top of cutting board. Operator discarded beverage at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Jug of oil stored on floor beneath 3 compartment sink. Operator relocated oil 6 inches above floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. No date marking for feta cheese.

02C-03-5

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

50-08-7

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. Vomit/diarrhea poster emailed to operator. **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Half a case of bottled water and bottled green tea stored on kitchen floor. Operator relocated to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator identified Reach in cooler section with personal foods for employees only during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-49-4

Jul 16, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sata Empanada last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sata Empanada on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sata Empanada?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sata Empanada.

How does Sata Empanada compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Sata Empanada most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Sata Empanada's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sata Empanada have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sata Empanada means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Sata Empanada inspected?

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

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