DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

THE AREPA STATION

With 6 documented inspections, THE AREPA STATION in ORLANDO has achieved a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Hoffner Avenue
Orlando, Florida, 32822
Orange County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902969

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on large white chest freezer And reach in cooler in kitchen torn
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large white chest freezer
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on storage shelf Operator flipped Corrected On-Site
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks front counter area Operator flipped Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days, 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. Raw meats are pre portioned, then frozen and not date marked when pulled from freezer. Chicken, beef and pork bottom of make table Soup and beans in reach in cooler in kitchen Operator date markedCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cookies bought from 1803 desserts lacking proper labeling that are available for guest service. Date made, ingredients and address where product was made. Operator moved to behind counter Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8851853

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8761847

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586815

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 1/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8501430

  • 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

Inspection Date: 9/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8369161

  • 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