Mr Empanada
4836 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915575
What drove the grade
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection5 basic (1 repeat)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Cutting board on reach in cooler.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface
Repeat violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk in freezer floor.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Microwave in kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Walls in kitchen.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.