EPAREPA CAFE & BISTRO
2600 NW 87 AVE #9, Doral FL 33172 · 786-858-9639
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese and black beans mixed (50 F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, prepared the night prior. Stop sale was issued.
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1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2015040269 | Aug 6, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed over kitchen entrance area.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed can opener AC vent dusted over handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover protector dusted over preparation sink area.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate14 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. Observed cheese and black beans mixed (50 F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, prepared the night prior. Coached operator on proper cooling procedures. Stop sale was issued for the product.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over cooked meat (carne mechada) at walking cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two egg with broken raw shells at reach in cooler under flat cooktop. Operator removed and discarded the eggs.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese and black beans mixed (50 F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, prepared the night prior. Stop sale was issued.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk stored at reach in cooler next to ice machine not labeled with date. Operator advised manager to properly label product.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cooking staff not knowing proper minimum cooking temperature for immediate serving scrambled eggs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled prep table use for making arepas, old food is encrusted inside screws holes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic containers stored at handwashing sink at production room.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving New York strip steak serve to term not linked to consumer advisory. Operator linked product to consumer advisory on menu.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed operator drinking while cooking at fry station. Coached operator on correct procedures.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooking line chef wearing a bead bracelet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at trays stored over three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of gatoraid stored on the floor by office entrance. Operator removed and placed the case correctly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at production room and reach in freezer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle soiled at three compartment. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Observed ceiling vents soiled over kitchen cooking line. Observed wall fan soiled/dusted over prep table by walking cooler entrance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers over three compartment sink storage racks.
Open dumpster lid.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils at cook line stored with the food surface contact up. Operator removed the utensils and placed in handle first.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum tray stored not inverted at storage rack over prep table at kitchen rear. Operator removed and placed it correctly.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork uncovered stored at reach in cooler under prep table at kitchen line. Observed uncovered empanadas stored at reach in freezer at production room.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at rear kitchen by prep table.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel out of sanitizer bucket at preparation table kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeezes bottles at different working stations at kitchen area without labels identifying common name. Reminded operator on correct procedure.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the establishment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation table across from cook line.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items area held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. No approved HACCP plan observed.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed operator uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items are date marked but name of product not written on each package, held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units.
Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed red tape placed over cold water faucet handle at handwash sink, unable to use, located next to kitchen mixer.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 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 over cream cheese inside reach in cooler by cooking line. Employee stored raw shell eggs correctly.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items area held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. No approved HACCP plan observed.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed operator uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items are date marked but name of product not written on each package, held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed separate preparation area for arepas and tequenos without hand washing sink.
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. Discussed and provided form to operator, all employees signed.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed under kitchen table next to bags with flour. Operator removed it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside plastic container with salt by walk in cooler area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located on top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted them correctly.
Cloth used as a food-contact surface located under cooked arepas stored inside cooler. Manager removed wiping cloth from under cooked arepas.
Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed red tape placed over cold water faucet handle at handwash sink, unable to use, located next to kitchen mixer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above three compartment sink and walk in cooler. Old labels removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxed of to go plates by kitchen entrance, stored on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with oil. Operator labeled bottles.
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