Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE EMPANADA'S

900 ALTON RD · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33139

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 19, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3750962
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13789464
DBPR license2335961

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 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

#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment has no written plan for plan for banana bread and chocolate cake held under time. Provided operators with written plan for time and was filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at kitchen area, soiled with mold like substance.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-04-5

Basic – Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed ceiling tiles over dishwashing area, not smooth and easily cleaned.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 2:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.