AREPERA LA NUEVA
1 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32807 · 407.482-0087
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dish room 20 small flying insects in open bin in back storage area. Operator closed and removed bin. Total 22 small flying insects. Next day call call back per Madeline Connolly
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023053729 | Jun 21, 2023 | Mar 20, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cucumber parsley mayo sauce with date marked odor 3-04-2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Parsley, cucumber mayo sauce with date marking if 3-04-2026
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling on dry storage room located at back of prep kitchen by walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged on ceiling tiles located on prep area.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table in front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Door of hot box in were empanadas area kept. Gasket on chest freezer located at front counter Gasket on juice cooler Handle on reach in cooler that has bulk sauces located on prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water gallons stored on floor in prep area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light out in hood.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in all bulk sauces in prep area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in cooler that has bulk juice containers in the prep area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain in hand sink located in front counter.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in walk in cooler is broken.
Mar 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate16 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Card board use to line tequeños, touching tequeños directly.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cooked pork in chest freezer located in prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cucumber parsley mayo sauce with date marked odor 3-04-2026
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Parsley, cucumber mayo sauce with date marking if 3-04-2026
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic mayo sauce kept overnight in reach in cooler located in front counter. Across from coffee maker. With temperature of 48F
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mayo sauce kept overnight in reach in cooler located in front counter. Across from coffee maker. With temperature of 48F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by bot box in prep area. Removed Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-SiteWarning**
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for sink and surface
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. NO paper towels on hand sink located in prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leches, bread pudding, flan prepared during the weekend with no date marking.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling on dry storage room located at back of prep kitchen by walk in freezer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damaged on ceiling tiles located on prep area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table in front counter.
Equipment in poor repair. Door of hot box in were empanadas area kept. Gasket on chest freezer located at front counter Gasket on juice cooler Handle on reach in cooler that has bulk sauces located on prep area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Water gallons stored on floor in prep area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle on sugar Scoop handle in rice
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle on shredded cheese
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light out in hood.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels in all bulk sauces in prep area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves in reach in cooler that has drinks located in fro t counter.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusted shelves in cooler that has bulk juice containers in the prep area.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain in hand sink located in front counter.
Stored food not covered. Tequenos kept on chest freezer located at front counter.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados with limes stored on make table located at front counter. Unwashed avocados and lettuce stored over soft cheese in walk in cooler.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in walk in cooler is broken.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw quail eggs over Flan in reach in cooler at prep station
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips for 3 compartment sink
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Prep station hand wash sink. Operator changed batteries
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple cracked lids in reach in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice in white chest freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep station hand wash sink. Provided operator with a copy.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with debris
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certificate expired 12-2-24
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test strips for 3 compartment sink Chlorine test strips for sanitizer buckets expired 9-23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels back store room
No soap provided at handwash sink. Ware wash no soap. Soap dispenser battery dead. Operator replaced batteries
Food stored on floor. Gallons of bottle water and cases of plantains stored on floor back store room
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls dish/prep area soiled
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by warmer Operator moved warmer
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in back store room falling down
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish room wall soiled
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested over 200ppm chorine Operator dumped and made new bucket tested 100 ppm chlorine
Apr 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in small storage area damaged
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in ware wash and walk-in-cooler soiled Ceiling in ware wash and walk-in-cooler soiled
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-24
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef 127 per operator less than 1 hour Shredded chicken 125 per operator less than 1 hour Black beans 125 per operator less than 1 hour Sliced beef 124 per operator less than 1 hour Had operator put items in pot to reheat to 165°
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap under back door leading outside
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoops in bins with handles touching food. Flour, rice, sugar
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in small storage area damaged
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in 2 missing ambient thermometer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in ware wash and walk-in-cooler soiled Ceiling in ware wash and walk-in-cooler soiled
Feb 27, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 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/. Storage area behind kitchen with walk-in freezer, multiple freezers and reach in cooler and hand sink added
Jan 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 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/. Storage area behind kitchen with walk-in freezer, multiple freezers and reach in cooler and hand sink added
Dec 22, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 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/. Storage area behind kitchen with walk-in freezer, multiple freezers and reach in cooler and hand sink added
Oct 25, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 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/. Storage area behind kitchen with walk-in freezer, multiple freezers and reach in cooler and hand sink added
Oct 24, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dish room 20 small flying insects in open bin in back storage area. Operator closed and removed bin. Total 22 small flying insects. Next day call call back per Madeline Connolly
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/. Storage area behind kitchen with walk-in freezer, multiple freezers and reach in cooler and hand sink added
Oct 23, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in dish room 20 small flying insects in open bin in back storage area. Operator closed and removed bin. Total 22 small flying insects. Next day call call back per Madeline Connolly
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/. Storage area behind kitchen with walk-in freezer, multiple freezers and reach in cooler and hand sink added
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. Operator did not have form. Provided form in Spanish. Had operator have employees read print and sign form during inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Front reach in chest freezer build up of ice
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in flour laying flat inside bin touching flour.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Small fry boats and single service plates not inverted. Employee inverted items.
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.