El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

3613 S Military Trl Bay a, Lake Worth, FL 33463
Overview

El Empanadazo Inc in Lake Worth has accumulated 58 violations across 11 inspections since 2024, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection — roughly in line with the statewide average but characterized by a severe pattern of high-priority violations. Management awareness violations and employee health reporting violations have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, including in the most recent inspections in March 2026 and February 2025. Shell stock handling requirements have been cited as high-priority violations in four separate inspections (February 2025, March 2026, October 2025, and February 2027), and proper hand and arm washing violations were documented in February 2025. The facility received two administrative complaints recommended in March and October 2026, indicating escalated formal enforcement action. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 found 3 violations with a disposition of call back extension given pending, signaling ongoing compliance work.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

11Inspections
58Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth last inspected?
El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
What are the most common violations at El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth had?
El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth find?
El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
Has El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
No, El Empanadazo INC in Lake Worth has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.

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