MR EMPANADA
4836 N ARMENIA AVE · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33603
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings around water heater near 3 compartment sink. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose bib next to mop sink outside with missing vacuum breaker **Warning**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on front reach in coolers stained with old food debris. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cuban sandwiches being held on time, no written plan. Provided form helped operator fill out. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing pink liquid not label underneath 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold-like substance inside of ice machine in back of house near employee bathroom **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in coolers cutting board in front of house **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 5 dead roaches in office area. Employee discarded, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee personal food in walk in cooler on shelf with portion cup condiments and olives to be served to the public. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-34-4Basic – Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust inside of ice machine located in back of house near employee bathroom. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves in kitchen soiled with grease. **Warning**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:20 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.