Mr Empanada

3953 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 · Permanent Food Service · License 3915951

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Grade A
Safety score 97 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 27, 2026

What drove the grade

Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Intermediate · fixed on the spot · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection
    1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -3
  • Safety score97

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitJul 27, 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.

    2 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored near mop sink. Operator relabeled during inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed cell phone on prep table next to shredded lettuce prep. Operator moved phone and sanitized area.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Employee personal belongings1
Chemicals and toxic substances1