Arepas Mania International Mall
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
74
Score
Arepas Mania International Mall has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Ice scoop handle in contact with ice” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Among Doral restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at ice machine bin. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear food exit.
35B-01-4
74
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chemical test kit available for quad or chlorine sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: At time of callback inspection observed not chemical test kit available for quad or chlorine sanitizer. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed dry rice raw shell eggs stored over cooked pork at walk-in cooler, staff relic eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient temperature thermometer at walk-in cooler unit 55°F, internal temperature of the unit 36°F. **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed front line handwashing sink removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed not chemical test kit available for quad or chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to ice machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food serving/preparation and not hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic cooking oil containers stored on the kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with brown sugar as per staff unlabeled at kitchen area. **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
May 5, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above corner of walk in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation area and ware washing area as well.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed rear dood exit with Gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor all throughout the kitchen area.
36-73-4
82
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Employee with symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhea working. Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to exclude the employee. **Warning**
11-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantains (122F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for 2 hours. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for 5 hours. Operator removed the pico de gallo to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding)at reach in cooler front counter. As per operator for 5 hours. Operator removed the pico de gallo to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed container with milk expired on 01-22-24. Operator discarded product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. As operator the utensils are only washed. **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee unaware of hot holding temperature. Operator was informed product needed to be 135F up. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
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. Observed 3 employees working more than 4 months with no employee food handlers. **Warning**
53B-02-5
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 3 employees with no food employee agreement. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad with no date marking. As per operator from previous day. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 oil containers stored on floor across from fryer's. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee cooked beef not identified as employee food. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed 2 drain cover missing. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired on 10-01-23. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezing bottles with sauces not identified as the common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not inverted at front counter. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching cut tomatoes and raw beef. **Warning**
10-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink at preparation table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
12
Aug 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
74
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
30
Oct 19, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arepas Mania International Mall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arepas Mania International Mall on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arepas Mania International Mall?
Across the inspection record, “ice scoop handle in contact with ice” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Arepas Mania International Mall.
How does Arepas Mania International Mall compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Arepas Mania International Mall most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Doral average of 74.
Has Arepas Mania International Mall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arepas Mania International Mall have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Arepas Mania International Mall means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Arepas Mania International Mall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arepas Mania International Mall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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