Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
8060 Philips Hwy Ste 101, Jacksonville, FL 32256-7476Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville has accumulated 289 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility previously operated as Col Mustard's Breakfast & Burgers from 2018. Fire safety records show four citations for portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone, a violation that persisted across both operators at the same location. Top violations include food contact surfaces, proper hand and arm washing, and consumer advisories, with repeated administrative complaints recommended in 2020, 2024, and 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
9.1
violations / inspection
9.1 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Next to kitchen back door on left side **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
At back kitchen door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher hanging by back kitchen door - From follow-up inspection 2018-04-20: No change at callback **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Fire extinguisher hanging by back kitchen door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 7 inspections44 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville had?
- Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville find?
- Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- Has Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Empanada's Factory in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Col Mustard's Breakfast & Burgers (2018-2018).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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