Arabito
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Arabito has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around six violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
The city-wide average for Doral sits at 73, putting Arabito on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid at both unisex bathrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
95
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees at time of inspection without a certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at kitchen area and front counter with no hot running water. Ran water for five minutes with a final temperature of 69F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple metal pots on shelf over warewashing area not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can with lid at both unisex bathrooms. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm)at warewashing area not sanitizing properly. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at the rear of the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine at kitchen area ice scoop handle touching ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler/Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed raw ground meat stored in bag that was previously used for commercially made pita bread at the walk in cooler. **Warning**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed handwashing sink at front counter slow to drain. **Warning**
29-20-5
47
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across from grill torn and in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation at front counter wearing a bracelet. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall next to handwashing sink by ice machine at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler across from grill soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with debris.
22-16-4
74
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (114F - Hot Holding) and cooked beef (69F - Hot Holding) and at cook line. As per manager, less than one hour. Products were moved to cooling unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice at bottom of hand washing sink next to walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of grape leaves on floor at three compartment sink area. Container was removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall behind handwashing sink next to walk-in cooler.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back of walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of three compartment sink spray gun soil and observed reach-in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored facing up at preparation table.
24-18-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic squeeze bottles at preparation area and cook line with no identification.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both bathrooms used by staff.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed by bathrooms.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed two large metal pots stored not inverted over three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees doing food preparation at preparation area while wearing watch. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets at reach-in cooler in disrepair at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
37
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at splitter on mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink at front counter with debris at bottom.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator handling food while wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets in disrepair at cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at back wall of walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust across from walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
36-27-5
55
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed 2 food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 10 customers. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed two metal food dicers stored on kitchen floor between storage rack and prep counter. Observed large metal pots on top shelf above triple sink, not kept inverted.
24-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to gyro cone rotating units, behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
64
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Establishment has a three compartment sink using quaternary sanitizer tested at 400ppm. Advised to setup third compartment to sanitize, until dish machine is sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating restaurant establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. At the time of inspection observed food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 5 customers. Contact DBPR Customer Service 850.487.1395 or www.myfloridalicense.com regarding license renewal.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has a three compartment sink that uses quaternary sanitizer, only chlorine test strips provided.
16-37-1
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. Printed employee reporting agreement forms for all employees and provided to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food handler training for Jhonsai Cheng expired on 10/30/22.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents throughout restaurant establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach in cooler next to prep counter, near cookline.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located next to shawarma rotating devices.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters above kitchen cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of water not identified, stored on kitchen counter.
02D-01-5
43
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees working at the time of the inspection. The manager are in at the end of the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl in a container of rice. The chef removed the bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed utensils not inverted on the back counter and next to the cook line. The manager inverted the items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. The manager displayed the license. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed several lights out throughout the kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a small container on the back counter not labeled. Observed 2 containers in the kitchen not labeled and 2 squeeze bottles. The chef labeled all of the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arabito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arabito on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arabito?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Arabito.
How does Arabito compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Arabito most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Arabito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arabito have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arabito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Arabito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arabito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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