Empanadas Rd

854 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10459

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Empanadas Rd appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Empanadas Rd's latest score of 70 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

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

Feb 18, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10F

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Nuisance created or allowed to exist. facility not free from unsafe, hazardous, offensive or annoying condition.

28-01

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Jan 30, 2024

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

10F

10B

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Empanadas Rd last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Empanadas Rd on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Empanadas Rd?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Empanadas Rd.

How does Empanadas Rd compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Empanadas Rd most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Empanadas Rd's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Empanadas Rd have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Empanadas Rd 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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