THE AREPA STATION
Hoffner Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32822
Orange County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to white reach in freezer cracked Gasket on white reach in freezer Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In a few of white reach in freezer Repeat Violation
- 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. Scoop in sugar Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar at smoothie station Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over pico in reach in cooler by office. Operator removed 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. beef pastelles (118F - Hot Holding); ham pastellos (113F - Hot Holding); cheese pastellos (118F - Hot Holding) Per operator for 30 minutes. Operator turned up display case **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Desserts in front display case from 2/24. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed scoop in handwashing sink in kitchen
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and disinfectant in storage room. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and lid on chest freezer in kitchen Lid on chest freezer in storage area. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Over make table.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove and display cabinets in dish area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels under tongs by cookline
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Orange juice made on-site not labeled.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant cleaner in dish area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
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. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to white reach in freezer held together with tape. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind grill in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. A few of white reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink back of kitchen. Outside of cooking equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright single door freezer and gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 1/9/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
15
Total
20
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. Kitchen
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several bowls on clean dish rack.
- 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In use utensils stored on wiping cloth in between uses.
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to white reach in freezer held together with tape.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind grill in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. A few of white reach in freezers.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink back of kitchen. Outside of cooking equipment in kitchen.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright single door freezer and gasket.
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Hanging on trash can up front. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of makeline.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. 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. Raw chicken over raw beef in makeline. Corrected On-Site
- 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
- 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. Containers of soup in reach in cooler in kitchen.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant on trash can front counter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 20 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 15 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
12
Total
19
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices, salt, rice and flour. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of house by hood.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with spices. Corrected On-Site
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind where fryer should be and fleet grill. Pipes exposed.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning over hood.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink back corner of kitchen. Both restrooms do not have employees must wash hands sign. Gave operator sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth hanging on trash can up front. Corrected On-Site
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Shelf in back of house and utensil holder front counter area. Explained to operator proper way to store.
- 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bug spray on storage shelf in back.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef on cart @60 degrees. Operator indicated was sitting out for 30 minutes and going to cook. Suggested put back in cooler until ready to cook. Beef burgers in bottom of reach in cooler @45 degrees Door was open for several minutes. Suggested operator put in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area. Blocked by fryer being worked on. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish area. Wiping cloths and bucket in it. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on trash can up front counter. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 19 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 12 basic).