The Empanadas

5645 Nw 87 Ave Ste 111, Doral, FL 33178
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The Empanadas has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Doral average 74, so The Empanadas is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a glass container in handwashing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Brenda employed more than sixty days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on preparation table. Employee removed cell phone. Observed employee food stored at reaching cooler at rear preparation area not separate from ready to eat items. Employee placed all employee food in a container and separated them. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
78
Aug 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at preparation area
31B-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Empanadas on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does The Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Doral?

The Empanadas most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 74.

Has The Empanadas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The 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.