MR EMPANADA IND
10023 N DALE MABRY HWY · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33618
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian dressing that needs to stay refrigerated left out for and hour at 2pm temped at 3pm at 72f , employee placed in freezer , temped at 25f at 4:18 pm. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine in the back kitchen area with white film build up inside theice machine, discussed with operator the importance of cleaning the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed two employees working more than 60 days without food handler training. Ryan Abend working at establishment since 2024 Luis Vasquez working at establishment since 2024
Basic 5
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting board at make table next to the sandwich press.discussed with manager the importance of smooth surfaces.
14-71-4Basic – Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Black duct tape used on handles attached to glass doors with entry to the walk in cooler. Masking tape and cardboard used on cooling plastic strips hung in snide walk in cooler door. Discussed with manager the importance of using food grade products for repairs.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food and drink in the back of the kitchen area across from the triple sink on shelf with single use food containers, employee moved food. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Observed both cardboard , and waste dumpsters with open lids behind the restaurant , discussed with the manager the importance of closed lids on the dumpster.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not drying, manager hung mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:58 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.