AREPAS & SAND WISH
1522 WASHINGTON AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in and walk in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in and walk in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/24/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the reach in cooler.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The owner inverted the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in and walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauces and milk in the walk-in cooler. The owner put the beef on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook used his cell phone with gloves es on and finished preparing an order without washing hand and changing gloves.
- 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. As per the owner Diego Gomez has been employed for approximately 3 months.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket and shelving soiled.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed a plastic container with raw chicken over vegetables in the walk-in cooler. The manager put the chicken on the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic and metal containers not inverted in the ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed both ladies change gloves without washing hands. I coached them and they washed their hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Warning **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the AC vents soiled. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler gasket torn. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter. Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Warning
- 08A-14-5:High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw chicken over bread and tortillas in the walk in cooler. The cook moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed the cook crack shell eggs with gloves on and continued to prepare other food items. 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(565 reviews)Price Level
$$
Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Features
✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant
✓ Store
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Dine-in
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025