Mr Empanada in Tampa
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4029 W South Ave, Tampa, FL 33614Mr Empanada in Tampa has 9 inspections on record between June 2018 and January 2025, with 36 total violations averaging 4.0 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been cited sporadically across the inspection history, including employee health policy violations (2018, 2022), chemical storage violations (2018, 2020, 2021), food contact surface violations (2020, 2022), and handwashing facility violations (2018). The most recent inspection on January 3, 2025 resulted in no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mr Empanada in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Mr Empanada in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mr Empanada in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mr Empanada in Tampa last inspected?
- Mr Empanada in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Mr Empanada in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mr Empanada in Tampa are: Chemical properly stored, Shell stock requirements, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Mr Empanada in Tampa had?
- Mr Empanada in Tampa has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mr Empanada in Tampa find?
- Mr Empanada in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 29, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Mr Empanada in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Mr Empanada in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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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