Sur Empanadas
Last inspected: Oct 9, 2025
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Sur Empanadas stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 9, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling not smooth”, which has been cited three times.
Among Miami restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
12A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket in disrepair at kitchen.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
74
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical product inside spray bottle without label. Person in charge labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two sets of tongs on oven door handle at the cook line. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed his hands inside 3 compartment sink. Employee was coached and rewashed his hands inside the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing cove molding at floor inside the kitchen by the colum.
36-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 14 seats when the license is not seating. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
78
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.Observed at the kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. **Repeat Violation** Observed 14 seats when the license is not seating. operator is still working on the issue. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Owner corrected the handle position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons with food contact surface up. Employee inverted them.
24-18-4
78
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous drop ceiling on prep area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on AC vent located in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. rObserved 10 seats and establishment was licensed as non-seating . **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Person in charge corrected the ice scoop handle position. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign in the employee restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed forks, knives and spoons organized in a way that not only the handles could be touched. Employee organized them completely straight. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sur Empanadas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sur Empanadas on file is from Oct 9, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sur Empanadas?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sur Empanadas.
How does Sur Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Sur Empanadas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Sur Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sur Empanadas have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sur Empanadas 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 Sur Empanadas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sur Empanadas is inspected around two times per year on average.
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