EL AREPAZO
10191 Northwest 58th Street
Florida, 33178
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 4/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580129
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at kitchen prep counter, near convection ovens.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of insulated foam cups stored on floor under front counter, near register. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container on kitchen prep counter, not labeled. Employee labeled container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located near fryer station at kitchen cookline.
Inspection Date: 12/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352067
- 24-26-4:Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed at back of front counter next to stove, two pots stored on floor under shelf.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a container of salt with scoop handle submerged in salt located across from stove area.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed throughout kitchen, cooking equipment/ovens soiled with grease build up.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed throughout front counter kitchen reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed under front counter a box of foam cups stored on floor.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout front kitchen.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container of salt not labeled with name, located across from stove area. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked shredded "carne asada" in walk in cooler. Advised employee of proper food storage and to place under cooked food items. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-03-5:High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed next to stove area, raw shelled eggs (64F - ambient temperature of kitchen ). Advised manager to stored directly in ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at front counter handwashing sink, a container stored in sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 6 employees handling food and serving customers with no certified food manager present. Manger Alexis Mogollon arrived at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided at time of inspection, was not functional, unable to use.