MR AREPA
16733 NW 67 AVENUE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw bacon in walk in freezer.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with degreaser on preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/19/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on plastic lid container. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At the time of callback inspection observed one dead roach underneath of dessert display box located at the front line. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham empanadas (113F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (118F - Hot Holding),in display box located a the front counter, also cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); black beans (120F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator in steam table, operated reheated at 165F. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: At the time of callback inspection observed beef empanadas (126°F - Hot Holding),in display box located a the front counter, also cooked chicken (122°F hot holding) cooked beef (120°F - Hot Holding). Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/19/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on plastic lid container. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-09-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple soiled wet towels on top of preparation table. Operator properly stored inside chlorine sanitation solution at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked pork, stored in thank you bags located in walk in freezer. Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham empanadas (113F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (118F - Hot Holding),in display box located a the front counter, also cooked chicken (122F - Hot Holding); black beans (120F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (112F - Hot Holding)for less than 4 hours as per operator in steam table, operated reheated at 165°F. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees name Carlos and Aylin. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water on kitchen floor. Operator properly sit.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping towel on top of preparation table. Operator placed inside chlorine sanitizer solutions at 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
- 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 soup (53°F/50°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed soup (53°F/50°F - Cooling) inside walk in cooler from the day before as per operator.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken empanadas (116°F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding display for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator increased equipment temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed multiple plastic container inside hand sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towels was replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap was provided during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Still observed **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/12/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water under ice machine. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed dulce de leche cake located on the front counter as a serve service without label. Operator placed inside reach in cooler displayed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wet wiping towel inside chlorine sanitation solution at 200 ppm. Operator add water recheck 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 live flies on black shelves above preparation sink and ice machine located in front walk in cooler door. Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on the wall above 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to three compartment 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed dulce de leche cake without date marked. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/12/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).