LAS AREPAS DE MARIA
8455 NW 53 ST UNIT G105 & G106, Doral FL 33166 · 3052971224
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed yesterday. Stop Sale Issued.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 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
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under handsink,
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with cheese and juices stored on Walk in cooler floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside chest freezer in kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored scoop with handle up.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons and spatulas faces up in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed under hand wash sink in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels in bucket with sanitizer.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets at the end of cook line.
May 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor.
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority10 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed yesterday. Stop Sale Issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (59F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. As per operator it was placed yesterday. Stop Sale Issued.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils stored in handwashing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing chemicals unlabeled underneath three compartment sink.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed three compartment soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle stored on preparation table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor around three compartment sink soiled.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee milk container stored In reach in cooler next to customer beverages.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service straws and cup lids stored on floor across from reach in beverage cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service forks and knives not inverted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil and multiple bottles of sauces unlabeled at stove and reach in cooler.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over hotdogs inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored products correctly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cup, and lid boxes stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed boxes from floor.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside flour container under front counter. Operator removed cup.
Food stored on floor. Observed a panko bag stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor.
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 under front counter. Operator stored scoop correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container stored Nader front counter. Operator labeled it.
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