EL EMPANADAZO INC
3613 S MILITARY TRL BAY A · LAKE WORTH · Palm Beach County · FL 33463
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 7
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) discussed with operator who corrected to Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler covered metal pan of shredded cooked chicken (47F – Cooling) at 2:50 since previous day, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale.
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled personal cell phone and without washing hands, employee handled blender and pitchers of sauce, discussed with operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-08-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler raw sausage stored in same container as cooked ham, discussed with operator who separated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw sausage stored above shredded cheese, discussed with operator who corrected storage of products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk in cooler covered metal pan of shredded cooked chicken (47F – Cooling) at 2:50 since previous day, at this rate of cooling product never reached 41F within 6 hours see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb connection at three compartment sink ho vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator.
Intermediate 6
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and emailed poster.
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Reviewed with operator and sent form to operator.
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster to operator.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler large metal pot of cooked steak (48F – Cooling) at 2:50 since 9:30 to 47F at 3:05, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who moved product to shallow pans to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Discussed with operator to renew expired employees.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaning agent, discussed with operator who labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler large metal pan of cooked steak, discussed with operator who moved product from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In kitchen multiple sauce and oil bottles, not labeled, discussed with operator to label bottles.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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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.