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EPAREPA CAFE & BISTRO

2600 NW 87 AVE #9

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/26/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed operator drinking while cooking at fry station. Coached operator on correct procedures. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooking line chef wearing a bead bracelet.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at trays stored over three compartment sink.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of gatoraid stored on the floor by office entrance. Operator removed and placed the case correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at production room and reach in freezer at front counter.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle soiled at three compartment. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Observed ceiling vents soiled over kitchen cooking line. Observed wall fan soiled/dusted over prep table by walking cooler entrance.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers over three compartment sink storage racks.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils at cook line stored with the food surface contact up. Operator removed the utensils and placed in handle first. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum tray stored not inverted at storage rack over prep table at kitchen rear. Operator removed and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork uncovered stored at reach in cooler under prep table at kitchen line. Observed uncovered empanadas stored at reach in freezer at production room.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at rear kitchen by prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel out of sanitizer bucket at preparation table kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeezes bottles at different working stations at kitchen area without labels identifying common name. Reminded operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Observed cheese and black beans mixed (50 F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, prepared the night prior. Coached operator on proper cooling procedures. Stop sale was issued for the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over cooked meat (carne mechada) at walking cooler.
  • 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two egg with broken raw shells at reach in cooler under flat cooktop. Operator removed and discarded the eggs. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese and black beans mixed (50 F - Cooling) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, prepared the night prior. Stop sale was issued. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - 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 gallon of milk stored at reach in cooler next to ice machine not labeled with date. Operator advised manager to properly label product. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cooking staff not knowing proper minimum cooking temperature for immediate serving scrambled eggs.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled prep table use for making arepas, old food is encrusted inside screws holes.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic containers stored at handwashing sink at production room.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving New York strip steak serve to term not linked to consumer advisory. Operator linked product to consumer advisory on menu. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499249

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the establishment.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation table across from cook line.

Inspection Date: 9/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8498652

  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed red tape placed over cold water faucet handle at handwash sink, unable to use, located next to kitchen mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: **Time Extended**
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items area held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. No approved HACCP plan observed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Spoke with OPQ, Jose Quinones on 9/13/23 regarding HACCP plan submitted due to cook-chill of packaged food items. Jose confirmed that documents were received via email by operator. Jose will be in contact with operator to discuss proper documentation needed. **Time Extended**
  • 03G-09-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed operator uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items are date marked but name of product not written on each package, held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-14: Operator is aware that date marking and name of product needs to labeled on each reduced oxygen packaging that is packaged using cook-chill procedures. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372923

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside plastic container with salt by walk in cooler area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located on top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted them correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface located under cooked arepas stored inside cooler. Manager removed wiping cloth from under cooked arepas. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed red tape placed over cold water faucet handle at handwash sink, unable to use, located next to kitchen mixer. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above three compartment sink and walk in cooler. Old labels removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items area held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. No approved HACCP plan observed. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxed of to go plates by kitchen entrance, stored on floor. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with oil. Operator labeled bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over cream cheese inside reach in cooler by cooking line. Employee stored raw shell eggs correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-09-5:Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed operator uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items are date marked but name of product not written on each package, held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. Warning
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed separate preparation area for arepas and tequenos without hand washing sink. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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 and provided form to operator, all employees signed . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-04-4:Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed under kitchen table next to bags with flour. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.5/5)
(2,010 reviews)

Price Level

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Opening Hours

Monday:8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:8:30 AM – 10:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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