EMPANADA HARRYS BAKERY AND CAFE
4009 SW 152 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33185
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bags being used for empanada, taquenos and other multiple food items.
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork no commercially packaged above ready to eat brownies in the reach in cooler in secondary prep area. Employee removed the brownies. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pan inside hand wash sink in ware wash area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-02-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present during the time of operation. Manager was able arrived to the location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 14
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple tanks along the wall not secured in the secondary prep area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the kitchen area, in the dry storage area, and in the hallways where reach on freezers and food are stored. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed clean plastic food pans with cracks sin the ware wash area. Also observed in poor condition the door gasket of walk on cooler in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed small hole on the right corner of exit door.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and a plastic gallon of Guava filling stored on the floor in dry storage area. PIC removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezers in the hallway.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed plastic scoop handle not above flour and bread crumbs. Employee removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At handwashing station in front area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fan stored on prep table in secondary prep area. Observed the sink spray nozzle soiled with food debris in kitchen area. Observed soiled door gasket of walk in cooler at dry storage area.
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed clean oranges for freshly squeezed orange juice stored in the same cardboard box it came in from the vendor. Per PIC oranges are ready to use to make juice.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed two wet mops stored inside mop buckets. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep counter in the kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid with no labeled in prep area. Per employee, it is water. Also observed container with bread crumbs not identified by common name. Employee placed a label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 10:53 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.