THE EMPANADAS

Name: THE EMPANADAS
Address: 180 CRANDON BLVD STE 112-113, KEY BISCAYNE, FL, 33149, US
Rating: 81.4

180 CRANDON BLVD STE 112-113, KEY BISCAYNE, FL 33149

License #2338100

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81.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE EMPANADAS in KEY BISCAYNE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.4 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 29, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 26 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 23 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on May 29, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 2 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food, food stored on the floor, food stored uncovered, and improper storage by minimum cooking temperature.
Food-contact surfaces soiled with debris, mold-like substance, or slime; ice machine interiors with mold; dishmachine sanitizer at improper concentration.
Standing water in coolers, leaking pipes, missing vacuum breakers on mop sinks or hose bibbs, plumbing in disrepair.
Open dumpster lids, missing drain plugs, garbage on the ground around the dumpster, unused equipment on the premises.
Floors, walls, and ceilings soiled with grease, food debris, dust, or in disrepair. Standing water on floor surfaces.
CO2/helium tanks not adequately secured, no Heimlich/choking sign posted, plan review not submitted for renovations, latest inspection report not available.
No proof of state-approved employee training; employee training expired or not available; no certified food manager on duty when required.

Specific inspector observations for this inspection are available in the official DBPR report, but the direct DBPR visit link is missing for this record.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled next to slicer.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at beef preparation area soiled.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available.
[53A-14-4] Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge not knowing the minimum quaternary concentration. Coached person in charge on correct procedure.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand washing sink at beef preparation area. Utensils were removed.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to person in charge and it was signed during inspection.
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not self closing.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[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 Pablo, Angel, Nora with no proof of food handlers training.
[53A-05-6] 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/

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