Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park
Last inspected:
6571 102 Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park has accumulated 198 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.3 per visit. The facility was shut down once in 2021 for sewage backup. The most frequently cited violations involve employee health policy, food contact surfaces, and approved food sources. In 2024 and 2025, inspectors issued multiple warnings and callbacks, with one inspection recommending administrative complaint action in December 2025.
Most recent closure: September 28, 2021 for sewage back up.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
7.3
violations / inspection
7.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park: Emergency Closure History (1)
Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021046447 | $200.00 | Sep 28, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections27 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park last inspected?
- Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park last shut down?
- Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park was last shut down on September 28, 2021 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park had?
- Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park find?
- Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
- Yes, Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park been fined?
- Empanadas Express in Pinellas Park has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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