The Empanadas

5645 NW 87 Ave Ste 111, Doral, FL 33178 · Permanent Food Service · License 2337976

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 74 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 25, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate, 5 basic; intermediate violations cost 18 at most
-26
Safety score74

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug142026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 4 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  Observed key lime pie and chocotorta missing production address at front counter grab and go.
  More time given
Basic4
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.
  More time given
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed at storage area next to exit door
  More time given
  Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
  More time given
Reporting only1
- Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 7 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed Cheese empanadas (125°F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (128°F - Hot Holding). As per staff, 15 minutes. Hot holding equipment temperature was increased.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate7
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
  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.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: 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.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Observed handwashing sink blocked by carry out boxes at front counter.
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Observed at HWS at front counter.
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled at under preparation table at prep area.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic5
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired.
  Observed water draining from coffee machine draining waste water into plastic container on floor.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Observed at only bathroom door.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed at area next to exit door.
  Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
  Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No copy of latest inspection report available.
Reporting only1
- Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
  Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment.
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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.