THE EMPANADAS
5645 NW 87 AVE STE 111 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese empanadas (125F – Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (128F – Hot Holding). As per staff, 15 minutes. Hot holding equipment temperature was increased. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff member not knowing proper concentration of quaternary at 3CS. Coached staff member on correct procedure. **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by carry out boxes at front counter. **Warning**
02D-12-1Intermediate – Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed raw orange and raw dragon fruit and pineapple juice missing date product was processed and address product was produced. Observed at front display grab and go. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter. **Warning**
02D-02-4Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled at under preparation table at prep area. **Warning**
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filter with no service date under HWS at preparation area. **Warning**
Basic 5
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at only bathroom door. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at area next to exit door. **Warning**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water draining from coffee machine draining waste water into plastic container on floor. **Warning**
36-65-5Basic – Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 11:16 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 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.