THE EMPANADAS

Name: THE EMPANADAS
Address: 16648 SADDLER CLUB RD, WESTON, FL, 33326, US
Rating: 95.8

16648 SADDLER CLUB RD, WESTON, FL 33326

License #1626189

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95.8 Grade A / 100

Excellent Health Score

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THE EMPANADAS in WESTON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 95.8 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 14, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 2 minor.

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[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at hot case at front - 4 cheese empanadas (128F - Hot Holding); Patagonian shrimp empanadas (129F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee turned up temperature.
[52-01-4] Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
[29-34-4] Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink in kitchen.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of alcohol without label. Empty provided label.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front counter.
[01B-04-5] Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed on menu - Patagonia Sea Shrimp Empanadas. No invoice provided. See stop sale.
[10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at front.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees engaged in food manipulation and preparation without training.

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