The Empanada Spot

850 Main Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Passed re-check · Feb 20, 2026 Directions
89
Good BiteKarma score 89 out of 100
How the BiteKarma score works

Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.

At a glance

  • Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
  • Last inspected Feb 20, 2026: passed with no violations.
  • 1 critical violation in the last two years.

Inspection history 4 visits

  1. 2026
  2. Passed Feb 20

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  3. Passed Feb 9

    Inspection

    5 violations, 1 critical
    • Critical Potentially hazardous foods are not stored under refrigeration except during necessary preparation or approved precooling procedures (room temperature storage).
    • Minor Improper thawing procedures used
    • Minor Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
    • Minor Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
    • Minor Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
  4. 2025
  5. Passed Mar 27

    Re-Inspection

    No violations

  6. Passed Mar 21

    Inspection

    1 violation
    • Minor Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils

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