DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

AREITO BAR & RESTAURANT

With 5 inspections documented, AREITO BAR & RESTAURANT maintains a 2.3/5 food safety rating in HOLLYWOOD. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2022 HOLLYWOOD BLVD, HOLLYWOOD 33020

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13541582

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Next unannounced **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. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Test kit on order. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Employee training provided for 1 employee. 58 Days **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 unable to provide for any employees Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Time extended 58 days **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10871112

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on control device located in wall on top of beverage lines under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of fryer door on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in front of fryer on cook line in kitchen Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed heavy grease buildup inside bottom of fryers, interior of fryer door Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to hand wash sink drain in disrepair. Water draining onto floor Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top cooler on Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Plumbing to hand wash sink drain in disrepair. Water draining onto floor Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored on top of heavy cream in 3 door stainless reach in cooler. Instructed operator on proper separation and reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on control device located in wall on top of beverage lines under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 9 live roaches on ground and on underside under cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean knife without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves, move knife to ware washing area Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); being held on top of pans in cook line flip top for more than 4 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (58F - Cold Holding); being held on top of pans in cook line flip top for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale raw beef (51F), being held on top of pans in cook line flip top for 2 hours. Instructed employee to move to reach in section of flip top cooler Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink. Kitchen hand wash sink plumbing in disrepair. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Plumbing in disrepair. Water draining onto floor from hand wash sink Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee unable to provide at time of inspection Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 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 unable to provide for any employees Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Employee states no soap available to refill Warning

Inspection Date: 6/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10850659

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in kitchen area Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of unwashed potatoes stored on floor in kitchen. Employee moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw pork thawing at room temperature in three compartment sink. Employee started to prepare **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handle cut tomatoes, lettuce with bare hands to be served as salad. Discussed with employee. Employee washed hands and out on gloves **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing wares without sanitizing, triple sink not set up, instructed employee on setting up triple sink, triple sink set up at 100ppm chlorine and instructed employee to sanitize wares **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tray stored on top of bar area hand wash sink. Operator removed 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 unable to provided at time of inspection
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10811158

  • 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Next unannounced **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10809134

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Warning
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under prep table next to ice machine in kitchen Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use 1 door reach in cooler Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on ground under prep table next to ice machine in kitchen. Observed approximately 8 live roaches on ground under cook line flip top cooler in kitchen Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at front counter bar/kitchen hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning