MR EMPANADA IND
10023 N DALE MABRY HWY, TAMPA, FL 33618
License #3915824
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →MR EMPANADA IND in TAMPA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.6 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 20, 2026 included 1 critical violation, 2 major, and 4 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Italian dressing that needs to stay refrigerated left out for and hour at 2pm temped at 3pm at 72f , employee placed in freezer , temped at 25f at 4:18 pm.
- [33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed both cardboard , and waste dumpsters with open lids behind the restaurant , discussed with the manager the importance of closed lids on the dumpster.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket not drying, manager hung mop to dry.
- [12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food and drink in the back of the kitchen area across from the triple sink on shelf with single use food containers, employee moved food.
- [53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed two employees working more than 60 days without food handler training. Ryan Abend working at establishment since 2024 Luis Vasquez working at establishment since 2024
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.observed grooved cutting board at make table next to the sandwich press.discussed with manager the importance of smooth surfaces.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine in the back kitchen area with white film build up inside theice machine, discussed with operator the importance of cleaning the ice machine.
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