Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

LA EMPANADA AND BAKERY CORP

34 N 6 ST · HAINES CITY · Polk County · FL 33844

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 3, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3629627
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13538851
DBPR license6308809

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#2High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning supplies ( bleach, detergent, sanitizer stored in the shelf with beverages, juice, soda etc,. Shelf in the dry storage. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Stored improperly. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not available **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – 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. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not available. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate02C-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Product in the upright freezer please Dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not tracking **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of rice, flour etc. In the dry storage area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Not labeled. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.