AREPAS MAITA
1701 DREW ST STE 8, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-340-1300
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2025
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AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 5 tables added with 10 seats and 6 chairs at bar area total of 16 chairs. Completed Seating change evaluation form for 26 Seats submitted to the district office during this inspection.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Person in charge time marked butter
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. Silvana hired over a year
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.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 5 tables added with 10 seats and 6 chairs at bar area total of 16 chairs. Completed Seating change evaluation form for 26 Seats submitted to the district office during this inspection.
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Ovens and mixer in back area near restroom, single burner unit near back exit - equipment rearranged at the cook line to be under hood system
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment- large pots
Dec 15, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked vegetables and meat 60 F at 10:20 am cooked at 8:00 pm held overnight in glass door cooler. Food in a covered, deep plastic container. Reviewed cooling methods with manager.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -Cooked vegetables and meat 60 F at 10:20 am cooked at 8:00 pm held overnight in glass door cooler. Food in a covered, deep plastic container. Reviewed cooling methods with manager.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched charge cards and phone then put gloves on and scooped food without washing hands. Reviewed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food ( butter) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager placed time mark on container
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 47 F, mozzarella 48 F, cooked corn 49 F at 10:00 am at topping station moved from cooler at 8:30 am. Manager placed ice at cold station
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing package of meat inside hand wash sink at cook line. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times. Paper towels placed at hand wash sink
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Ovens and mixer in back area near restroom, single burner unit near back exit - equipment rearranged at the cook line to be under hood system
No soap provided at handwash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times. Soap placed at hand wash sink
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment- large pots
Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Soiled dishes in hand wash sink and mop sink next to triple sink
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Reviewed with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of raw meat thawing at room temperature in hand wash sink. Reviewed with manager thawing methods. Manager relocated beef tpm
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area
Dec 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on the counter 74 F under 2 hours. Manager moved butter in refrigerator to cool down. Reviewed the time as a public health control option. Person in charge completed the time as a public health control document and time marked butter
Food ( plastic bottles of water and plastic bottles of lemon juice ) stored on floor in front line area. Manager relocated bottles
In-use utensil (knife) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 72 F n front counter area. Reviewed with manager. Manager discarded water and placed knife in dishwashing area to clean
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area
Jun 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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