Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County

THE EMPANADAS

180 CRANDON BLVD STE 111, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
8
2 Intermediate
Sep 16, 2025
City
Key Biscayne
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
3

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.

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

51-16-7

Detail 24038313

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 24038315

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24038309

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed in kitchen area. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 24038316

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

33-15-4

Detail 24038314

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Garbage can located outside has no lid. Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24038311

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Missing drain plug at dumpster Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24038312

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24038310

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by staff. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: Observed at bathroom used by staff. Time Extended

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

16-37-1

Detail 23876100

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 23876101

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk-in freezer added to area that once had an office space. Warning

05-08-4

Detail 23876103

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 23876098

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Claudia, working for more than 60 days, with no proof of food handlers training. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23876105

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form to person in charge during inspection and it was signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-37-5

Detail 23876107

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in kitchen area. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23876097

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled over 3 compartment sink. Warning

33-15-4

Detail 23876104

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Warning

33-11-4

Detail 23876106

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 23876099

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided choking poster via email to person in charge. Warning

51-18-6

Detail 23876096

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23876102

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bathroom used by staff. Warning

Jan 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.