DOGGI'S AREPA BAR
7281 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33138 · 305.305.9039
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 21 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (71F - Cold Holding) small container sitting on counter next to steam table, employee discarded item.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken Milanese stored over yuca fries at reach in freezer by cook line. Manager stored properly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drinking from open cup coffee and continued to wash dishes with same gloves. Coached employee to discarded soiled gloves and wash hands properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (123F - Hot Holding); at steam table, as per employee put inside less than 1 hour. Recheck; black beans (177F - Reheating).
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee plastic container with water stored on top of ice bin at front counter. Observed an employee open cup with coffee at three compartment sink area. Employee discarded.
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Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under cutting board across cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by coffee station.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor by front counter coffee station. Employee stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep table by cook line. Employee stored properly.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored above Caesar dressing container at walk in cooler. Employee relocated correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed a container with raw chicken stored above raw beef container inside walk in cooler. Manager stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray (Quaternary 400+ppm) at coffee station. Employee prepared new solution.
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/ Manager arrived at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray not labeled at coffee station. Employee labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at coffee station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled by coffee station. Employee cleaned.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger container stored over sliced cheese container at walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly.
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 Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) by cook line. Manager prepared new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
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 certificate expired since 07-16-2025 for Yainelys Fuentes.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vents missing above ice Machine front counter area and above walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled above walk in cooler.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
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 handle touching salt inside container by prep area kitchen. Employee stored correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at prep area by coffee station.
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 ground beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table at kitchen. As per manager less than 30 minutes. Operator took shredded beef to stove to be reheated shredded beef (168F - Reheating).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at coffee station used as a dump sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese flans prepared on site not date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator more than 24 hours. Operator labeled with the date during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area near three compartment sink and kitchen area.
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 flour inside flour container at preparation area. Operator relocated correctly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored inside sanitizing solution at kitchen preparation area. Operator removed during inspection.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread flour inside plastic container at prep area. Manager labeled product.
May 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Employee reset sanitizer, test 200ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and raw chicken stored in upper drawer over sliced cheese and hotdog in lower drawer of the reach-in cooler at cook line.
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/ Observed 6 food employees working at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks on cook line and at front service bar. Employee provided at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf over the reach-in cooler on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food products stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
Apr 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Tested sink at 0ppm, operator remade sink tested again at 400ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomatoes and plantains in walk in cooler, employee moved raw to the bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (71F - Cold Holding) small container sitting on counter next to steam table, employee discarded item.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both faucets at mop sink one has a hose attached.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum sealing multiple items (fish, arepas, potatoes, etc.)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up bucket at Handwash sink by warewashing area. Employee rinsed of gloves in Handwash sink by warewashing area.
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/ 6 employees working no certified food manager on duty.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler door on cooks line across from pass through window.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal container on clean dish rack with sticky residue still attached to container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top part of reach in cooler with the food contact facing upwards.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on Three compartment sink.
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