AREPAS MAITA
Health inspection records show AREPAS MAITA in CLEARWATER has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file
1701 DREW ST STE 8
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/19/2026· 3w ago
Visit ID: 13602036
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
12/17/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13596151
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Ovens and mixer in back area near restroom , single burner unit near back exit - equipment rearranged at the cook line to be under hood system - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment- large pots - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
12/15/2025· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13595962
Follow-up Inspection Required5 high, 5 int, 4 basic
- 16-14-4:Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Soiled dishes in hand wash sink and mop sink next to triple sink
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Reviewed with manager
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of raw meat thawing at room temperature in hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager thawing methods . Manager relocated beef tpm
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked vegetables and meat 60 F at 10:20 am cooked at 8:00 pm held overnight in glass door cooler . Food in a covered , deep plastic container. Reviewed cooling methods with manager .
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -Cooked vegetables and meat 60 F at 10:20 am cooked at 8:00 pm held overnight in glass door cooler . Food in a covered , deep plastic container. Reviewed cooling methods with manager .
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched charge cards and phone then put gloves on and scooped food without washing hands . Reviewed with manager .
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food ( butter) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager placed time mark on container Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 47 F, mozzarella 48 F , cooked corn 49 F at 10:00 am at topping station moved from cooler at 8:30 am . Manager placed ice at cold station
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing package of meat inside hand wash sink at cook line . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only .
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Paper towels placed at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Ovens and mixer in back area near restroom , single burner unit near back exit - equipment rearranged at the cook line to be under hood system
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Soap placed at hand wash sink Corrected On-Site
- 16-08-4:Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment- large pots
12/10/2025· 3mo ago
Visit ID: 10932953
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 basic
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food ( plastic bottles of water and plastic bottles of lemon juice ) stored on floor in front line area . Manager relocated bottles Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil (knife) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 72 F n front counter area. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded water and placed knife in dishwashing area to clean Corrected On-Site
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on the counter 74 F under 2 hours . Manager moved butter in refrigerator to cool down . Reviewed the time as a public health control option . Person in charge completed the time as a public health control document and time marked butter Corrected On-Site
6/5/2025· 9mo ago
Visit ID: 10848262
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed