LA ESTACION DE LA AREPA
1126 E DONEGAN AVE, Kissimmee FL 34744 · 407-448-9183
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on bathroom floor 1 live roach on floor under three bay sink 1 live roach that moved when inspector moved dish soap. Under rack that has microwave. Total=. 3 live roaches
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen bottle on dry storage shelf with single service items, spices and sauces Operator removed
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired as of April 1st 2026 Observed facility open and operating serving guests
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor at front counter and in storage room across from bathroom Oil on floor in kitchen
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At front counter drink station ice well Operator removed scoop
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water in front counter steamwell 79F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket and fan in reach in cooler inside storage room across from bathroom
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several on clean dish storage shelves across from three compartment sink and in storage room
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table
Jun 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For ceviche
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table
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. Desserts at glass reach in cooler
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For fish used in ceviche
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef over green bananas in tall reach in cooler Raw shell eggs over unwashed limes at tall reach in cooler
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For ceviche
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For ceviche. Emailed operator consumer advisory
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table
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. Desserts at glass reach in cooler
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee prepping green bananas and touching cell phone. Educated operator on proper handling of food
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in hand washing sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pork not date marked. Per operator made day before
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Unisex bathroom door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed ice coffee stored on top of cutting board on make table on cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door in dining area
Food stored in a prohibited area. Chest freezer stored in display area in dining room area unlocked
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer located at display area in dining room 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 in direct contact with rice at dry storage area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cooks line
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Peeled green bananas stored in trash bag at reach in cooler at kitchen
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened Sunday per operator not date marked
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom 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. Emailed operator food employee reporting agreement. For new employee
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup and chicken made over 24 hours not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl instead of scoop in flour container
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cooking oil stored directly on floor by storage area
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at kitchen by triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryer
Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler not covered
Mar 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Per submitted plans by prior owners mop sink is outside. No mop sink found.
Jan 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate8 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.Rice kept cooling overnight on tall reach in cooler located at kitchen entrance with temperature of 46F.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect on bathroom 1 small flying insect that flew when I moved bag located by chest freezer in store area. 1 small flying insect in dinning room. Total = 3 small flying insects
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over sliced ham in reach in freezer. Raw beef stored over cooked chicken in reach in freezer located at kitchen entrance.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on bathroom floor 1 live roach on floor under three bay sink 1 live roach that moved when inspector moved dish soap. Under rack that has microwave. Total=. 3 live roaches
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping found on baseboard behind garbage can in bathroom. 1 rodent dropping on floor behind rack that has t-shirts on store. 1 rodent dropping on floor behind white rack that has flags on dining room. Total=3 rodent droppings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice kept cooling overnight in tall reach in cooler located at kitchen entrance with temperature of 46F. Operator discard
No soap provided at handwash sink.No soap at hand sink located at cook line.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on black cabinet that have cans on cook line. 1dead roach on floor behind bucket that catches the drain line by brown cabinet. 2 dead roaches on floor under rack that has microwave. 4 dead roaches on floor under three compartment sink. sink. 1 dead roach that fall from wet floor sign located next to chest freezer Total : 9 dead roaches
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Debris on floor behind cooking equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall.Hole around pipe under three bay sink. Operator covered hole with tape for now.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-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.Cookies kept in front counter on tray and customers can grab and go.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.Per submitted plans by prior owners mop sink is outside. No mop sink found.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Hood filter have grease build up.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Leak from hand wash sink located in cook line.
Aug 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 10, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw repackaged chicken over salmon and tilapia
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk
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. inspector sent info to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Brown Cutting board
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Ceviche on menu doesn't claim it's a raw product they serve. The tilapia Operator corrected and added raw to menu
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and pasta. Chicken and vegetable in single door upright cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink in back kitchen Inspector sent sign to operator
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.