Lutz, Hillsborough County

MR. EMPANADA

17693 N DALE MABRY HWY, Lutz, FL 33548

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Apr 30, 2026
City
Lutz
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
4

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

02C-01-5

Detail 24548822

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced ham marked date 4/23/26 . See stop sale

01B-13-4

Detail 24548823

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sliced ham marked date 4/23/26 in walk in cooler. More than 7 days shelf life time.

22-02-4

Detail 24548825

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained

31B-02-4

Detail 24548824

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soup and paper towels at hand sink by soda rack. Operator refilled them all Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 24151446

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put gloves on without washing hands then touched diced ham to prep salad.

22-02-4

Detail 24151450

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled and black mold substance buildup in kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 24151445

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Soda box black the hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed the soda box. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24151449

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 24151448

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table with switch toaster.

14-69-4

Detail 24151447

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 24151451

Basic - Stored food not covered Sauce container not covered

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 23802845

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bucket. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23802848

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust build up on air conditioning vent at counter.

13-03-4

Detail 23802850

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 23802849

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles and soft drinks on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23802847

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 23802846

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Operator replaced cover. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23802844

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.

Jan 15, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.