Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
860 3 Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection across 14 inspections since 2020, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring and prominent, particularly employee health policy violations (cited in 6 inspections), proper cooking temperature violations (4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing violations (6 inspections), and consumer advisory violations (5 inspections). The pattern of employee health policy and reporting violations—appearing in multiple inspections over a five-year period—indicates a systemic management gap in how sick workers or worker health issues are being documented and addressed. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, consumer advisory, and proper cooking temperatures, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 12, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg are: Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg had?
- Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg find?
- Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on October 12, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Mr Empanada in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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).
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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