The Empanada’S
Last inspected: Sep 16, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged three inspections at The Empanada’S, the earliest from 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 16, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The Empanada’S latest score of 61 sits above the Key Biscayne average of 57. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Garbage can located outside has no lid. **Time Extended**
33-15-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Missing drain plug at dumpster **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by staff. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed at bathroom used by staff. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
61
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 Claudia, working for more than 60 days, with no proof of food handlers training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to person in charge during inspection and it was signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Warning**
33-15-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by staff. **Warning**
31B-04-4
43
Jan 28, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Empanada’S last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Empanada’S on file is from Sep 16, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
How does The Empanada’S compare to other restaurants in Key Biscayne?
The Empanada’S most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is higher than the Key Biscayne average of 57.
Has The Empanada’S inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Empanada’S have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Empanada’S means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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