AREPA PLEASE
469 ATLANTIC BLVD STE 13, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904-859-0935
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 5 visits since November 2024
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MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Manager killed and discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015004485 | Jan 12, 2015 | Feb 26, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaging in food preparation touch face with gloved hands and proceeded to engage in food preparation. Manager intervened and employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler cracked raw shell egg stored with raw shell eggs. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter near reach in cooler Butter (63F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the pan was supposed to go inside the reach in cooler. Manager placed inside reach in cooler. Observed on inside ledge of reach in cooler Cream sauce (52F - Cold Holding) in soufflé cups. Manager stated he pulls out certain amount during rush. Manager placed inside reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed threaded hose Bibb located near mop sink without a back flow device.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed employee handwashing station in prep area without paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water faucet at employee hand washing station on cook line in disrepair, will not turn on.
Food stored on floor. Observed on cook line a box of cooking oil stored under employee hand washing sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water faucet at employee hand washing station on cook line in disrepair, will not turn on.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near mop sink in back room. Employee removed and stored mop properly to dry.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding) on top of container in reach in cooler. Employee placed inside reach in cooler. Employee stated was brought out 30 minutes prior to.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed stored on floor of kitchen open case of cooking oil and Open case of bottled water. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over stove soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Observed establishment with added outdoor seating without seating change per license that states seating at 28.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over raw bacon in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach in dining area. Manager killed and discarded.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and belongings stored on rack next to food. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on clean dry rack wet nesting. Manager will have employee remove and dry wash sanitize and dry properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside around entrance door.
Stored food not covered. Observed soda boxes stored on floor in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed employee hand sink on cook line without soap.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed establishment without covered waste receptacle in unisex bathroom.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Observed front door with light shining from outside at bottom.
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.