The Empanadas
180 Crandon Blvd Ste 111, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · Permanent Food Service · License 2338315
What drove the grade
Provided to PIC Big 6 poster.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection2 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 27, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. Spoke with Gabriela via phone call and she let me know that they still working on the new planes.
More time given
Basic1
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
More time given
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 11, Employee health: Provided to PIC Big 6 poster.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space.
Basic2
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Provided to PIC.
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.