MAXI AREPA
11386 MIRAMAR PKWY, Miramar FL 33025 · 7544007196
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landed on walls at prep station.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025085884 | Oct 7, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2018043254 | Aug 15, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Walk In Cooler Chicken; (45F- Cold Holding); Beef (47F - Cold Holding)Cheese; Fish (45F - Cold Holding) Operator moved to Freezer for quick chill
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced soap
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in same container as pancakes Employee removed pancakes
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.. Observed filter placed on faucet to dispense drinking water for customers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed equipment used for making tequenos rusted
Floor tiles in disrepair.. Observed tiles at rear exit door broken
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Jan 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pico cold held at 47F at cook line. Per operator, item transfer to cook line a1.5 hours before the inspection. Operator removed to freezer for quick chill.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink exceed 200 ppm. Operator correct solution to 100 ppm.
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.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior of chest freezer in storage area has exposed insulation.
Oct 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touched raw chicken and then touched cheese without washing hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects in kitchen area.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken and beef stored over cases with bell peppers and avocados in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over beef in walk in cooler
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs and then touched sandwich bun without changing gloves and wash hands. After brief education, employee then changed gloves and wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); bacon (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Advised operator to place ice packs on items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front line used as dump sink, evidence of waste ice found inside.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked soups stored in walk in cooler. Per operator items, soup cooked yesterday more than 24 hours.
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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 2/9/2024.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield at front line area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment at cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside refrigerator.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with shredded cheese stored in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulation of black mold like substances buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink.
Jun 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landed on walls at prep station.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw beef stored over avocado in walk in cooler. Operator removed avocado to top shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over beef in walk in cooler. Operator relocate raw chicken to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed precooked sausages cold held on cookline at 48F. Per operator, sausages transfer from cooler 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill.
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/ -Observed Norvis Morales food manager certification expired on 01/3/2023.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on soup stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, soup cooked more than 24 hours ago.
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. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 02/9/2024
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease buildup on cooking equipment on cookline.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with soup stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Recorded at 4072 NE 5 TERR, Oakland Park — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
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 some employees training certification expired on 2/9/2024
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on floor in storage area.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in dishwashing area.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cheese stored in walk in cooler.
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw pork stored over case with tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed sausage hot held at 101F in kitchen. Per operator, sausage cooked and placed at cookline 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat sausages to 178F and placed inside steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwashing area used to stored cup..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in dishwashing area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with sugar in storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of black substance.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit 3.75 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack an cheese for quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pork hot held at 121 degrees Fahrenheit in steam table. Per operator, pork placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat pork on stove to 182F.
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 container with cooked tamales stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator, items received and opened 5 days ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on in-use cutting board. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored plates. Operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly -Observed cases with chicken stored on walk-in cooler floor.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior on chest freezer with exposed insulation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on sugar containers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup in wall at dishwashing area.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cooking spatulas and serving spoons touching soiled wall, under clean utensils rack in dishwasher area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed broken cover of left side flip top, not able to close properly.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line, two flip tops missing handles. -Walk in cooler- broken gaskets in entrance door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Enclosed door of mop sink, broken bottom
Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink, under broken pipe, observed water leaking when sanitizer compartment drains water out.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 25 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Non TCS arepas stored small soiled cooler. Employee removed from cooler.
Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. Establishment selling tres leches dessert, unable to provide invoice.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. RIF- raw ground beef over empanadas, employee placed raw meat on bottom shelf.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. - Walk in cooler- Observed raw ground beef stored above unwashed letter and cilantro. Employee inverted.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee working on cook line, eat empanada, then grabbed clean tongs to serve ready to eat empanada to a customer using same gloves. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep table-pico de gallo (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (65F - Cold Holding), observed food to ambient temperature, per employee food need to be on ambient temperature for customers preferences. Employee stated Food doesn't last more than two hours. Advised operator to placed food on time procedures, form provided and explained. Food not prep or portioned today. Flip top-left side; ham (50F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (45F - Cold Holding); fresh cheese (49F - Cold Holding); American sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding), per employee food held less than 4 hours. Observed flip top cover not able to closed properly. Operator moved all TCS foods to a working cold holding unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded beef (110F - Hot Holding); Shredded chicken (94F - Hot Holding); Shredded Pork (104F - Hot Holding), per employee food hot held less than two hours, employee reheated to 169-180F
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 desert tres leches open box on Sunday- not dated. employee place label.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than hand-washing. Coffee station, observed utensils-knife inside sink, employee removed.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Establishment sell fresh squeezed orange juice jin bottles
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.coffee station, employee provided
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. New employee hired less than two months. Form emailed to operator
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Foam cup with sugar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle, soiled.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on tray, top of ice machine, not inverted. Employee inverted
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Coffee station- Clean jar and colander stored under hand wash sink in soiled drawer. Employee removed to be clean and sanitized
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cooking spatulas and serving spoons touching soiled wall, under clean utensils rack in dishwasher area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed broken cover of left side flip top, not able to close properly.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.employees working on cook line, ate an empanada, while waiting for a food item to be ready for a customer order.
Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line, two flip tops missing handles. -Walk in cooler- broken gaskets in entrance door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Enclosed door of mop sink, broken bottom
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside container of salt, employee removed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink, under broken pipe, observed water leaking when sanitizer compartment drains water out.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer, Zub-Zero- lower shelf soiled,
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.observed two maps setting on buckets, next to ice machine. Employee removed and stored properly.m
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