THE EMPANADAS
1139 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter glass unit – ham and cheese empanadas (124F – Hot Holding); blue cheese empanadas (130F – Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than an hour. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Provided form to operator and reviewed. **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 1
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 11:57 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.