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AREPAS VENEGARA

With 7 documented inspections, AREPAS VENEGARA in HOMESTEAD has achieved a 2.3/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file

26700 SOUTH DIXIW HWY

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13547940

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 7 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, pans, and pots not stored inverted at shelves near the three compartment sink. Coached operator. Operator started stored items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the microwave in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored in reach in freezer with food to be served to customers. Coached operator. Operator removed water bottles. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the three compartment sink soiled . Operator started cleaning wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at prep table by the three compartment sink. Observed container of flour at shelf in the middle of kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled products. Corrected On-Site 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 cook beef at reach in cooler near microwaves. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken not properly separated from raw pork. Coach operator. Operator stored product properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 beef soup (108F - Hot Holding) at stove r cook line. As per operator for less than an hours. Operator reheated beef soup (169F - reheated). Observed shredded chicken (115F - Hot Holding) at prep table near microwaves. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated shredded chicken (175F -reheated ). Corrected On-Site

10/13/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10900873

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer soiled.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, and raw beef stored over bread in standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site

3/25/2025· 11mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn by the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with ice creams at the frontRepeat Violation Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not labeled by the 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled the container. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above e cheese at the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chicken that was frozen not date market inside the reach in cooler. Operator date marked it. Corrected On-Site

12/18/2024· 1y 2mo ago

1 high, 2 int, 10 basic

  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on top of the arepas. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at the preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee discarded the water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn by the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded it. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers and water bottles stored on the floor of the kitchen area. Operator stored them at least 6 inches off the floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 73°F. Operator removed the water. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 flan and rice pudding prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged. Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stuffed beef container date marked on 12/08/2024. As per operator they did not removed the old label. Operator date marked the food. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas not covered inside the reach in freezer by the fryer. Repeat Violation
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in cooler. Operator replaced the bag. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously equipment was stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 cooked chicken, potato salad inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

3/22/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8483671

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation. Operator removed it.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 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 flan and rice pudding prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas not covered inside the reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
  • 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 a cooked chicken stored inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked the chicken. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10/13/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8482715

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the dry beans. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed bowl used as scoop inside the beans. **Time Extended**
  • 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food stored inside soft cheese containers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed food stored inside soft cheese containers. **Time Extended**

8/24/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8345318

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 4 int, 9 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the dry beans. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in freezer where they have the empanadas. Warning
  • 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 handle touching the seasoning. 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 flan and arroz con leche 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. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food stored inside soft cheese containers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas inside the reach in freezer not covered. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with sugar and coffee not labeled at the coffee station. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken above cooked meat in the reach in freezer. Operator reorganized the food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation 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. Observed mash potatoes (46 F - Cold Holding);tripe soup (105 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside RIC yesterday. Stop sale issued. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (46 F - Cold Holding);tripe soup (105 F - Cold Holding)inside the reach in cooler. As per operator food was placed inside RIC yesterday. Stop sale issued. 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 chicken empanadas (135 F - hot Holding); hallacas( Venezuelan tamal) (125 F - hot Holding); tamales (125 F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (167 F - Reheating) hallacas( Venezuelan tamal) (169 F - Reheating); tamales (190 F - Reheating); As per operator foods were placed less than 2 hours. Operator reheated the food. Corrected On-Site 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. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site 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. 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 tamales, mas potatoes , shredded chicken inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.6/5)
(356 reviews)

Price Level

$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
✗ Currently Closed

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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