Mr. Empanada in Lutz
Last inspected:
17693 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548Mr. Empanada in Lutz has accumulated 145 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly, including proper hand and arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in at least 3 inspections, parasite destruction violations in at least 3 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Disciplinary action was taken in February 2024, when an administrative complaint was recommended following citations for consumer advisory and other violations. The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025 identified 6 high-priority violations including hand washing, consumer advisory, food contact surfaces, and shell stock requirements, though the inspection was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mr. Empanada in Lutz: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Mr. Empanada in Lutz: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mr. Empanada in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mr. Empanada in Lutz last inspected?
- Mr. Empanada in Lutz was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mr. Empanada in Lutz?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mr. Empanada in Lutz are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Mr. Empanada in Lutz had?
- Mr. Empanada in Lutz has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mr. Empanada in Lutz find?
- Mr. Empanada in Lutz was most recently inspected on April 30, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mr. Empanada in Lutz ever been shut down?
- No, Mr. Empanada in Lutz 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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