THE EMPANADAS
16648 SADDLER CLUB RD · WESTON · Broward County · FL 33326
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01A-05-4High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu – Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
01B-04-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu – Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot case at front – 4 cheese empanadas (128F – Hot Holding); Patagonian shrimp empanadas (129F – Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee turned up temperature.
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink in kitchen.
Intermediate 3
52-01-4Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu – Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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 2 employees engaged in food manipulation and preparation without training.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of alcohol without label. Empty provided label. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front counter.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.