Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne

Last inspected:

4835 W Eau Gallie Blvd Ns05/ Ns06, Melbourne, FL 32935
Overview

Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne has been inspected 13 times since 2020, accumulating 29 violations with no emergency closures. The facility has experienced a sharp deterioration in compliance over the past six months: food contact surface violations were cited in three consecutive inspections between October 2025 and February 2026, with the most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 resulting in a Call Back - Complied disposition after 6 violations were found. The January 20, 2026 inspection resulted in a Call Back - Extension given, pending disposition with 9 violations documented. Prior to late 2025, the facility maintained relatively clean records with single violations cited across seven inspections spanning 2020 to August 2024. The recurring food contact surface citations in recent months represent a systemic issue requiring corrective action. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 was completed as a callback and compliance was achieved.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

13Inspections
29Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 2.2 violations / inspection 2.2 violations per inspection
Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne: Full Inspection History — DBPR (13)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne last inspected?
Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne?
The most frequently cited violations at Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne are: Food contact surfaces, Single-use items, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne had?
Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne has had 13 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne find?
Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne ever been shut down?
No, Prime Empanada & Catering in Melbourne has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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