AREPA.BAR
169 NW 36 STREET, Miami FL 33127 · 305-7634443
Last inspected Sep 18, 2025 · 8 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
SEP 25
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022023620 | Feb 2, 2022 | Aug 24, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area at kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up reach in freezer across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter at cook line soiled.
Sep 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler certificate for Sarah Villarroel expired on 4/19/2025.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted stored on top of reach in cooler at kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filter soiled at cook line.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pair of tongs inside hand wash sink located near cook line. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed two small cups used as a scoop inside salt bin near prep station. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave located at the prep area station with no door handle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at the front counter. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Sep 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed two white cutting boards at the cook line with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave at the prep station with no door handle.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle touching ice at front counter. Operator removed.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to tomatoes. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator obtained thermometer.
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 Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, not all employees were able to sign by completion of inspection. Operator will have all others sign by next routine inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons at coffee area. Operator fixed.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee was not sanitizing utensils after rinsing them. Employee was coach how to sanitize utensils properly.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee was not able to answer how to sanitize utensils.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. As per operator less than 7 days.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup used as scoop inside the beans.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the back.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed door does not close properly at both bathrooms.
Oct 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per Operator food was placed inside since yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per Operator food was placed inside since yesterday. Stop sale was issued.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed CFM expired forDaniel Morillo on 02/01/2023.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed not hot water at 3 compartment sink. Just cool water is working.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink next to preparation table in the kitchen.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water reached 81 F after water running for approximately five minutes at the hand wash sink next to the preparation table in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 3 green cutting boards 1 red at the shell in the kitchen area not longer cleanable.And also the white cutting board at the preparation area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at the reach in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer next to the hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled and reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed 2 Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the preparation area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.