Criollas Baked Empanadas

1000S 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Criollas Baked Empanadas has been inspected three times since 2023. On Feb 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level inspection to inspection, near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Criollas Baked Empanadas's latest score of 82 sits above the Manhattan average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Oct 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
67
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Criollas Baked Empanadas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Criollas Baked Empanadas on file is from Feb 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Criollas Baked Empanadas?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Criollas Baked Empanadas.

How does Criollas Baked Empanadas compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Criollas Baked Empanadas most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Criollas Baked Empanadas's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Criollas Baked Empanadas have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Criollas Baked 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.

How often is Criollas Baked Empanadas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Criollas Baked Empanadas is inspected around two times per year on average.