Inspection Report

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EMPANADA HARRYS BAKERY AND CAFE

4009 SW 152 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3620929
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10913226
DBPR license2334104

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate18 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical25 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#19High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed anti diarrhea tablets stored on storage shelves above the prep cooler at cook line.

#20High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed In the reach in freezer located by the walk in cooler observed NonFood grade bags in contact with empanadas, cheese sticks and raw steal, apple pies.

Intermediate 5

#21Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer soiled.

#22Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink by the dishwasher not accessible blocked by mugs, paper towel, and trash can.

#23Intermediate53A-11-4

Intermediate – No person in charge present during hours of operation. Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation and no manager present during hours of operation.

#24Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in the kitchen area.

#25Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed under the prep table in the kitchen area.

Basic 18

#1Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed second reach in freezer located in the back of the kitchen with soil residue on equipment door handles.

#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed Vents at walking cooler soiled. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area. Also observed ceilings vents throughout the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

#5Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal drink and container with food stored at reach in cooler in kitchen area.

#6Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at shelves located by the three compartment sink.

#7Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at front counter reach in cooler, Also observed gaskets at reach cooler located next to the fryers.

#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour bin scoop not stored with handle above top of flour container.

#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.

#10Basic40-01-4

Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employees watch and car key stored at storage shelves in the kitchen area.

#11Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walking cooler gaskets throughout the kitchen soiled. Also observed exterior of the walk in freezer soiled. Also observed ceiling fan with dust accumulation.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed several boxes with single serving articles stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen hallway.

#13Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed ribs thawing on food storage racks at room temperature in the kitchen. Coached operator on the proper method for thawing raw animal food. Operator removed ribs and placed in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#17Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observedon top of reach in cooler located by the hand sink at prep area next to fryers.

#18Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with bread crumbs not identified by common name.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.