Arepas Maita
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Arepas Maita has five inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Clearwater restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment- large pots - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
16-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Ovens and mixer in back area near restroom , single burner unit near back exit - equipment rearranged at the cook line to be under hood system - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
82
Dec 15, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked vegetables and meat 60 F at 10:20 am cooked at 8:00 pm held overnight in glass door cooler . Food in a covered , deep plastic container. Reviewed cooling methods with manager .
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut tomatoes 47 F, mozzarella 48 F , cooked corn 49 F at 10:00 am at topping station moved from cooler at 8:30 am . Manager placed ice at cold station
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food ( butter) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Manager placed time mark on container **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched charge cards and phone then put gloves on and scooped food without washing hands . Reviewed with manager .
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -Cooked vegetables and meat 60 F at 10:20 am cooked at 8:00 pm held overnight in glass door cooler . Food in a covered , deep plastic container. Reviewed cooling methods with manager .
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Thawing package of meat inside hand wash sink at cook line . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only .
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Paper towels placed at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - Ovens and mixer in back area near restroom , single burner unit near back exit - equipment rearranged at the cook line to be under hood system
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Soap placed at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment- large pots
16-08-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area
14-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of raw meat thawing at room temperature in hand wash sink . Reviewed with manager thawing methods . Manager relocated beef tpm
06-01-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Reviewed with manager
13-07-4
Basic - Drainboards or equivalent not large enough to accommodate all soiled and/or cleaned items. Soiled dishes in hand wash sink and mop sink next to triple sink
16-14-4
23
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food in freezer .
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on the counter 74 F under 2 hours . Manager moved butter in refrigerator to cool down . Reviewed the time as a public health control option . Person in charge completed the time as a public health control document and time marked butter **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food ( plastic bottles of water and plastic bottles of lemon juice ) stored on floor in front line area . Manager relocated bottles **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed in the front counter area
14-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil (knife) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 72 F n front counter area. Reviewed with manager . Manager discarded water and placed knife in dishwashing area to clean **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
64
Jun 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arepas Maita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arepas Maita on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arepas Maita?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arepas Maita.
How does Arepas Maita compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Arepas Maita most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Arepas Maita's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arepas Maita have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Arepas Maita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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