MR AREPA
11629 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33176
Last inspected Dec 27, 2024 · 6 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
NOV 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
DEC 24
≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cabbage inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of sugar under prep table.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in back kitchen.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in back kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection 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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Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container stored on the floor near the big oven. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands and started touching RTE food. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs over cooked beef, and beef soup stored in reach in cooler, located at preparation area. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw eggs shells, and then touched clean plate without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, located at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers soiled, located at cooking line.
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed not hot water throughout the establishment.
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority7 Intermediate10 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beef soup at (104F - Cold Holding) stored on the line reach in cooler according to chef was cooked last night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup at (104F - Cold Holding) stored on the line reach in cooler according to chef was cooked last night.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach bottle stored near paper to go bags.
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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towels and sponges inside hand sink located at back kitchen.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed not hot water throughout the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels located at front counter. Employee placed new paper rolls.
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 with operator and provided email form.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory at time of inspection. Discussed with operator and provided printed sign, operator posted on the front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken salad and chocolate cake prepared on site without date marked.
Ceiling tile missing located above walk in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a tea cup on the prep table
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed pork leg stored at prep area near walk in freezer.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on top of shell at prep table.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil containers, soda cans on the floor located at prep area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall in the back area kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled bread warmed located at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at front counter and back kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets located at prep area. Observed soiled walk in freezer floor. Observed soiled walk in freezer fans guard.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles inside reach in cooler without labels.
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.