Empanada Factory Cafe

4401 NW 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33127 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2360161

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Latest visit: Aug 17, 2026

Only a licensing inspection is on record. Grades start with the first routine inspection.

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Licensing inspection

5 violations found
  1. First visitAug 17, 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:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate2

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

      Observed milk container not dated at reach in cooler under coffee prep area.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Observed a cleaning sponge stored inside hand sink. Employee removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn across fryer.

      Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Across fryer.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.

      Observed floor in disrepair at entrance of MFDV.

    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.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1