AREPA LOVER
860 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
South Beach
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by handsink.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: At the time of the callback license is not posted. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-on cooler gaskets in disrepair near two compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed across from the triple sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood soiled with accumulated grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items (napkins and carry out boxes) stored on floor at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed stored. Observed boxes of single service items (napkins and carry out boxes) stored on floor at front counter by handsink. **Time Extended**
- 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at grease trap area and near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-65-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line blocked by plastic crates. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 14 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
11
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-on cooler gaskets in disrepair near two compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed across from the triple sink. Repeat Violation
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood soiled with accumulated grease.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items (napkins and carry out boxes) stored on floor at front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef not covered at reach-in cooler.
- 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor at grease trap area and near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 36-65-5:Basic - Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat sliced soiled near preparation area.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink at cook line blocked by plastic crates.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - Observed no paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the cook line reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the dining room.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed by the grease trap.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed across from the triple sink.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(567 reviews)Price Level
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Serves Beer
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Lunch
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025