Repeat ProblemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was DMV Empanadas Gaithersburg last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 16, 2026. The result listed by Montgomery County HHS was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 1 violation recorded, including 1 marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
3 inspections on record, from Apr 3, 2025 to Jan 16, 2026.
Has DMV Empanadas Gaithersburg ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 3, 2025.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Monitoring
Jan 16, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode hot_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official Wording
Hot Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
Official record from Montgomery County HHS, Jan 16, 2026 · Original Source
Comprehensive
Sep 30, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
criticalCode cold_holding_temperatureFood temperature
Official Wording
Cold Holding Temperature: Corrected Onsite
In Plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.