Arepas 4 Every 1

1580 Lakefront Dr, Sarasota, FL 34240
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

The inspection history at Arepas 4 Every 1 is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent visit was on Oct 28, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Arepas 4 Every 1 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beef in the reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
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 no proof of singed agreements. Emailed operator a copy and had them sign one. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in their reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in 80F standing water.
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters and single service containers not inverted. Operator stored them properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Aug 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arepas 4 Every 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arepas 4 Every 1 on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Arepas 4 Every 1 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Arepas 4 Every 1 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Arepas 4 Every 1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Arepas 4 Every 1 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Arepas 4 Every 1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.