AREPA EXPRESS SWFL
16371 CORPORATE COMMERCE WAY
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/10/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Next to cornstarch, herbs on shelf above triple sink. Operator separated. Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at entrance to unit. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan on large reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of dust.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat cheeses and condiments in tall glass door reach-in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle large silver reach-in cooler, cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) and in tall clear door reach-in cooler mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded jack cheese (48F - Cold Holding) per operator after busy lunch service, less than 2 hours, with doors constantly open. Operator ice down foods for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bagged cooked chickens stored in handwash sink. Operator cleared the sink for use. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under triple sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On flat top grill utensils in standing water 113F. Operator discarded water and refilled, with new utensils, and placed on burner for rapid heating. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-14-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Potable water hose connected to splitter, missing a vacuum breaker. Repeat Violation
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator has ph test strips, uses quaternary sanitizer.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed sign for operator, operator hung the sign. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-04-4:Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator changed task from cashier to prep and put gloves without washing her hand. Discussed about proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed her hand, after put gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-26-5:High Priority - Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In silver reach-in cooler by prep area;; roasted pork (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) for 4 hours per operator. Cooling unit was turned off, operator turned back on. Operator immediately submerged all potentially hazardous foods in ice bath for rapid cooling, within 10 minutes all foods reached a temperature of 41F or below. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker outside of food truck connected to hose. 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. Operator stated health reporting agreements got damaged. Provided health reporting agreement form operator started signing. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed sign for operator, HR 5030-105, operator hung the sign. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided operator employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).