Empanada Harrys Bakery and Cafe
4009 SW 152 Ave, Miami, FL 33185 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334104
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection2 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (2 repeats), 4 basic (2 repeats)-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 3, 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.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
Observed non food grade bags being used for empanada, taquenos and other multiple food items.
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed HWS by kitchen entrance with old food residue.
Repeat violation
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Repeat violation
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed croquettes uncovered at RIF by storage area. Observed empanadas uncovered inside WIC.
Food stored on floor.
Observed bottles of water on floor by WIC at storage area. Observed cheese container on floor inside WIC by storage area.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed single service cases on floor by kitchen entrance hallway.
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.