AREPAS EL CACAO
5389 S KIRKMAN RD STE 102, Orlando FL 32819 · 321-252-2226
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked arepas (117F - Hot Holding). Manager placed on steam table to recover 45 minutes later at 167F
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,840
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020053174 | Oct 16, 2020 | Jan 13, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2020012717 | Feb 17, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $800 |
| 4--2018024076 | Mar 21, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | $440 |
| 4--2015047413 | Sep 14, 2015 | Feb 16, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Medicine stored next to microwave by reach in freezer in corner
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Flat top grill sides White cutting boards on cooks line Fryer back board
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponges in hand washing sink by cook line, operator removed items
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Container of fryer oils on floor by back door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes by microwave by walk in cooler not inverted
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to reach in cooler where beverages are stored
Yellow Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medicine next to microwave in back kitchen area operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute of soda machine in customer service self service area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrub in handwash sink next to flat top
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink in front counter area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to three compartment sink in back kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Opening Lid of reach in freezer broken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back kitchen area next to office
Interior of flat top grill in front counter has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All reach in coolers in establishments
Aug 15, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine plastic guard
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/25
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored next to microwave over floor reach in freezer
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Front line Manager addressed
Employee washed hands with cold water. Front line Manager addressed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on front line cooked sliced plantains (127F - Hot Holding) Less than four hours per employee Placed on flat top for temperature recovery
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Used three comp sink on front line Manager adressed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal scrubber in hand sink on cooks line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine plastic guard
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used cups to scoop ice from ice machine Educated employee
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/25
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Sugar ingredient bin across from walk in cooler
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink on cooks line.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked arepas (117F - Hot Holding). Manager placed on steam table to recover 45 minutes later at 167F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa Sauce (51F - Cold Holding, placed at counter at 8:30am moved to freezer 45 minutes later 37F); ) on counter next to soda machine. Less than 4 hours per. Advised manager to add to time plan.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. On garlic may sauce, less than 2 hours. Manager added time mark.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler not dated marked, over 48hrs per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by kitchen office soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse next to hand wash sink in kitchen.
Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled. Lower shelf of prep table by walk-in cooler soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Single service to go trays reused.
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with fried tostones in chest freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic Mayo Sauce (61F - Cold Holding) on counter next to soda machine. Less than 4 hours per. Manager. Advised to use time plan. He will discard before 4 hours.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front prep table not date marked
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. To go bags and lids in sink
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 less than 60 days
Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner next to three comp sinks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Next to mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled at beverage area by soda machine.
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In white floor freezer has tostones in to go bag
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table on front counter black beans (122F - Hot Holding) Less than four hours per manager, laced on flat top for rapid reheat 15 minutes later was 201F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute of self service soda machine soiled
Spray bottle containing purple toxic substance not labeled under hand sink on front counter
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Sandwich top reach in cooler on front counter
Employee beverage container on shelf next to single service gloves
Equipment in poor repair. Floor large white freezer when entering back area, lid coming apart and handle broken
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -ice chute soiled on self-service beverage station -white cutting board stained on top of reach-in cooler next to blender -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -men's restroom
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. -Cesar
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -degreaser and glass cleaner spray bottles stored below handwash sink in front prep area lacking label, operator labeled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. "Avantco" reach-in freezer not holding temperature, no foods present
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a light accumulation of grease
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic around and behind soda nozzles on self-service soda station have a light accumulation of debris
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -two blue wet wiping cloths hung on ledge of triple sink
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.