THE EMPANADAS
5645 NW 87 AVE STE 111, DORAL, FL 33178
License #2337976
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Mixed Health Record
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THE EMPANADAS in DORAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 84 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 14, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 13 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 10 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 14, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Warning Issued
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS at front counter.
- [32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at only bathroom door.
- [36-65-5] Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Observed smoke produced by conveyor oven throughout establishment.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
- [53B-16-4] 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.
- [45-04-4] 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.
- [29-07-5] Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed water draining from coffee machine draining waste water into plastic container on floor.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (128F - Hot Holding). As per staff, 15 minutes. Hot holding equipment temperature was increased.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled at under preparation table at prep area.
- [02D-12-1] 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.
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