Arepa Burger Food Truck
Last inspected: Aug 28, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Arepa Burger Food Truck stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 28, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average is 75, putting Arepa Burger Food Truck squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hot dog (59F - Cold Holding); ham (60F - Cold Holding); bacon (58F - Cold Holding) items in bottom portion of small cooler, cooler blowing at 66F see stop sale. lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) tomato (52F - Cold Holding); items was just placed in unit not long ago, spoke to employee about either icing unit down or moving items to different unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hot dogs, ham, and bacon. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Cloth towel wrapped around arepa touching food directly in reach in cooler.
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 employee working at time of inspection. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In small reach in cooler by Three compartment sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining soda shelf in reach in cooler by door, spoke to operator about removing cardboard to help with the cold air flow in unit.
14-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach in freezer, operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under table by Three compartment sink.
36-22-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Inside small reach in cooler, employee placed inside the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Container in cooler with new beans inside, old label on lid. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
39
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator stated he is out of propane, so he is unable to turn on during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: The operator stated he needs to replace motor. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Sep 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator stated he is out of propane, so he is unable to turn on during inspection. **Warning**
27-16-4
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.
11-27-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
78
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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. Sausage in reach-in cooler missing date mark. Manager stated the sausage was opened on 9/24 and added proper date mark. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired in 06/2020.
16-37-1
Basic - Shelving with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelf below grill heavily rusted and pitted.
14-33-4
78
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cabbage (81F - Cold Holding) operator keeps out of cooler for food quality. Inspector provided time as a public health control application for item.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom reach in cooler near door.
22-02-4
78
Feb 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Observed person in charge at 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. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof 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.
11-26-1
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arepa Burger Food Truck last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arepa Burger Food Truck on file is from Aug 28, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arepa Burger Food Truck?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arepa Burger Food Truck.
How does Arepa Burger Food Truck compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Arepa Burger Food Truck most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Arepa Burger Food Truck's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arepa Burger Food Truck have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arepa Burger Food Truck 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 Arepa Burger Food Truck inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arepa Burger Food Truck is inspected around four times per year on average.
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