Tampa Bay Empanadas

5902 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33611

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2024

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Tampa Bay Empanadas is still short, with only two visits logged. Tampa Bay Empanadas was last inspected on Apr 10, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Tampa Bay Empanadas's record stops at Apr 10, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Tampa Bay Empanadas is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Zep and lime away stored on shelf with clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Outside fresh water container on ground.

08B-38-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Portable water tank not enclosed or sloped to drain properly. Operator has a 250 gallon container store outside of the mobile unit that he has hooked up for water supply for the mobile unit. Operator will discontinue the use of the water container and hook back up to fresh water container that is installed in mobile truck.

29-01-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tampa Bay Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tampa Bay Empanadas on file is from Apr 10, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Tampa Bay Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Tampa Bay Empanadas most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Tampa Bay Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tampa Bay Empanadas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tampa Bay 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.

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