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AREPAS MACITA

9825 SW 184 ST, Miami FL 33157 · 786.712.2977

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceNOS2328445
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding 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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
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Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 6 ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under the stove in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-02-5
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed potato with beef (45 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato with beef (45 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per operator food was from yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots at walk in cooler with built up grease on exterior.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 6 ceiling tiles with water damage throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-32-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of grease under the stove in the kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 opened containers stored inside the reach in cooler. Employee removed them.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pots at walk in cooler with built up grease on exterior. Observed three knives at walk in cooler soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves at warewashing area rusted and pitting.
Basic/14-33-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout kitchen area ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent over front counter soiled with buildup of dust debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach at employee bathroom. Operator throw roach away.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Served ice buildup at reaching freezer at kitchen area.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensils stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed dough scraper stored in between wall and pipe. Operator removed utensil.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed racks at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler next standing mixer soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-16-4
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor at walk in cooler not sealed.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at preparation area soiled with food debris.
Basic/36-27-5
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. On the storage shelf above the preparation table across from the walk in cooler observed Multivitamins stored near clean utensils and SS articles. Employee removed it on site.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding unit at front counter observed Chicken empanadas (124F - Hot Holding); cheese tequeños (129F - Hot Holding), as per employee stored in this unit for about 2 hours, employee removed food items to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the storage shelf above the preparation table across from the walk in cooler observed an Air refresher stored near clean to go containers. Employee removed it on site.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.observed microwave interior soiled.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water container in the reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues, upright reach in cooler located next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All round the kitchen area underneath the equipments.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 5, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Food preparation table with food residue, prep table next to the blender.
High priority/22-35-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Storage shelves located in the storage area with rust.
Intermediate/22-31-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler located by the walk in cooler door handle soiled.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All round the kitchen area underneath the equipments.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees Water bottles and water containers stored in the reach in cooler located next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior soiled, reach in cooler next to the walk in cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning

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.