AREPAS, CAFE AND MORE
1156 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 4079199735
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -operator converted 1 restroom to storage area. Toilet must be removed and sewage capped.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Multiple cooked items 8/4/2026. Per operator chicken and beef pulled from freezer. Operator dated.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washing stir spoon in hand sink at front service counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and beef in reach in cooler over 24 hours not date marked.
Apr 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 10, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cup and plate in front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -unable to locate.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -arepas on damp towel in steam table. Recommend deli sheet between towel and food.
Food stored on floor. -bags of dry beans and corn meal in dry storage on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup up in small frozen juice freezer.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cup and plate in front counter hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -unable to locate.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -printed new copy, operator posted.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -front counter hand wash sink does not reach 85°. Ran water for several minutes. Operator turned on hot water under sink.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. -arepas on damp towel in steam table. Recommend deli sheet between towel and food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone for restaurant music on charger sitting on white bowl. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. -bags of dry beans and corn meal in dry storage on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice buildup up in small frozen juice freezer.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -mop sink removed from original location outside back door to pour new concrete, disconnected from any plumbing.
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - black beans (44F - Cold Holding); rice (46F - Cold Holding) in upright reach in cooler in kitchen less than 4 hours.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -pitcher in hand wash sink in kitchen. Removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. -operator requested report from landlord.
Food stored on floor. -bags of dry black beans, uncooked rice on floor in storage room.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -black beans (50F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) on lower shelves in reach in cooler in kitchen less than 4 hours. Some products had been out of cooler to stock. Operator will monitor cooler, move products for temperature recovery.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -ambient thermometer built in to unit reads 50°, thermometer on shelf reads 24
No soap provided at handwash sink. -in restroom.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. -satisfactory water report 12/23, please provide new report conducted within the last 12 months.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -raw bacon over peppers in reach in cooler.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. -facility switched from quaternary ammonia sanitizer in 3 compartment sink to chlorine bleach. No chlorine test strips on site. Operator got test strips from other licensed facility.
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. -operator converted 1 restroom to storage area. Toilet must be removed and sewage capped.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs above squeeze bottles of sauce in cook line cooler. Moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -black beans 50-54 less than 4 hours. Product out of refrigeration to stock.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. -black beans prepared, frozen then thawed not date marked for remainder of refrigeration time.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have build up of grease
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. -all employees on site read and signed form. All other employees will do the same.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -clear and blue liquids for cleaning not labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell,phone on cutting board. Operator moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle of flour scoop in product.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -cases of wrapped straws and hand towels on floor in storage room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of flour not labeled.
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.