AREPAS VENEGARA
26700 SOUTH DIXIW HWY, Homestead FL 33032 · 786-426-3342
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook beef at reach in cooler near microwaves. Operator stored products properly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken not properly separated from raw pork. Coach operator. Operator stored product properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (108F - Hot Holding) at stove r cook line. As per operator for less than an hours. Operator reheated beef soup (169F - reheated). Observed shredded chicken (115F - Hot Holding) at prep table near microwaves. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated shredded chicken (175F -reheated ).
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, pans, and pots not stored inverted at shelves near the three compartment sink. Coached operator. Operator started stored items properly.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the microwave in the kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored in reach in freezer with food to be served to customers. Coached operator. Operator removed water bottles.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the three compartment sink soiled. Operator started cleaning wall.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at prep table by the three compartment sink. Observed container of flour at shelf in the middle of kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled products.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, and raw beef stored over bread in standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed them.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer soiled.
Mar 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above e cheese at the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chicken that was frozen not date market inside the reach in cooler. Operator date marked it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn by the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with ice creams at the front
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not labeled by the 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled the container.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in cooler. Operator replaced the bag.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously equipment was stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Operator removed it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, potato salad inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked food.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on top of the arepas. Employee removed it.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at the preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee discarded the water.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn by the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded it.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers and water bottles stored on the floor of the kitchen area. Operator stored them at least 6 inches off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 73°F. Operator removed the water.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan and rice pudding prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stuffed beef container date marked on 12/08/2024. As per operator they did not removed the old label. Operator date marked the food.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas not covered inside the reach in freezer by the fryer.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed a cooked chicken stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the chicken.
Employee drinking in a food preparation. Operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan and rice pudding prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas not covered inside the reach in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Oct 13, 2023□ 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the dry beans. Operator removed it.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food stored inside soft cheese containers.
Aug 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked meat in the reach in freezer. Operator reorganized the food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (46 F - Cold Holding);tripe soup (105 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside RIC yesterday. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (46 F - Cold Holding);tripe soup (105 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside RIC yesterday. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (135 F - hot Holding); hallacas( Venezuelan tamal) (125 F - hot Holding); tamales (125 F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (167 F - Reheating) hallacas( Venezuelan tamal) (169 F - Reheating); tamales (190 F - Reheating); As per operator foods were placed less than 2 hours. Operator reheated the food.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales, mas potatoes, shredded chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the dry beans. Operator removed it.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer where they have the empanadas.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle touching the seasoning.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan and arroz con leche packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the unisex bathroom.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food stored inside soft cheese containers.
Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas inside the reach in freezer not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and coffee not labeled at the coffee station.
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