Arepas Na'guara #2

26700 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33032

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Arepas Na'guara #2, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Homestead restaurant scores 70. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in standing unit.

05-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked shredded steak (98F - Reheating) employee reheated:cooked shredded steak (166F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03E-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink. Employee stored food properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty container inside hand wash sink. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak not date marked in standing unit by door. As per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food in standing unit, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cooking oil container stored outside of the MFDV, operator stored inside of the Mobil unit at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-37-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on marinated raw pork container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. I observed rice cooked over 24 hirs ago not date market.

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor. Employee placed them at least 6 inches off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Basic - Food storage container lid broken. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

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 - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo supplies stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water bottle stored on floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 21, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arepas Na'guara #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arepas Na'guara #2 on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arepas Na'guara #2?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arepas Na'guara #2.

How does Arepas Na'guara #2 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Arepas Na'guara #2 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Arepas Na'guara #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Arepas Na'guara #2 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arepas Na'guara #2 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 Arepas Na'guara #2 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arepas Na'guara #2 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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