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AREPAS Y MUCHO MAS INC

14431 COUNTRY WALK DR, Miami FL 33186 · 305-253-2133

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333840
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil mixture 81F left out, as per employee more than 24 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in non food grade bags. Employee stored in plastic container.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey and chicken stored above raw pork sausage in erotically freezer unit to the left of walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic and oil mixture 81F left out, as per employee more than 24 hours. Employee discarded product.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil mixture 81F left out, as per employee more than 24 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried dough at 112F - Hot Holding. Operator reheated fried dough to 178F - Hot Holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, as per operator more than 24 hours, without date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored above food prep area to the left of cook line. Employee stored phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint on during time of inspection
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed office chair and panels discarded in dumpster area.
Basic/33-10-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumspter.
Basic/33-11-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper towels and plastic wrap stored on floor of dry storage area to the left of dish machine.
Basic/25-05-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork sausage thawing in ambient temperature as per operator less than one hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler to thaw
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked by oil filter.
/46-01-4
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Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line coolers raw chicken stored over cooked pork and at reach in freezer raw beef stored over arepas. Chef began to rearrange.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef.
High priority/08A-20-5/Repeat Violation
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for shredded beef, marinating chicken and stocks in reach in coolers.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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. Observed expired for employees Francisco Arevalo on 7/23/25 and Julio Arevalo on 8/23/25
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop buckets.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 17, 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 foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at triple sink.
Intermediate/41-17-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar with handle in contact with product at front counter. Operator placed upwards handle.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up across cook line.
Basic/24-18-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside containers at front counter not properly labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line raw shelled eggs stored over limes and raw chicken stored over cooked pork and raw fish filets. Operator removed and stored correctly. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken and beef stored over raw pork and vegetables.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at rear of kitchen. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at front counter.
Basic/10-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar at storage prep table not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pineapples located in the walk-in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,prep unit; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,prep unit; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the ware washing area.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 28, 2023 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above limes located in the prep reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw pork located in the 3 door reach in cooler
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: marinated chicken,as per operator from yesterday (46F - Cooling )
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler: marinated chicken,as per operator from yesterday (46F - Cooling )
High priority/03D-07-5/Warning
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Silfredo A, as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees working at the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/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
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area.
Basic/36-02-5/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.