Arepas Venegara
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2023, Arepas Venegara has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Homestead restaurant, which scores around 70. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook beef at reach in cooler near microwaves. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken not properly separated from raw pork. Coach operator. Operator stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (108F - Hot Holding) at stove r cook line. As per operator for less than an hours. Operator reheated beef soup (169F - reheated). Observed shredded chicken (115F - Hot Holding) at prep table near microwaves. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated shredded chicken (175F -reheated ). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, pans, and pots not stored inverted at shelves near the three compartment sink. Coached operator. Operator started stored items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the microwave in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored in reach in freezer with food to be served to customers. Coached operator. Operator removed water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the three compartment sink soiled . Operator started cleaning wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at prep table by the three compartment sink. Observed container of flour at shelf in the middle of kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork, and raw beef stored over bread in standing reach in cooler. During the inspection employee removed items and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer, located at preparation kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 doors standing reach in freezer soiled.
22-16-4
74
Mar 25, 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 shell eggs stored above e cheese at the reach in cooler. Employee placed eggs at the bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed chicken that was frozen not date market inside the reach in cooler. Operator date marked it. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn by the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer with ice creams at the front**Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with flour not labeled by the 3 compartment sink. Employee labeled the container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored inside supermarket bag inside the reach in cooler. Operator replaced the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, potato salad inside the reach in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Obviously equipment was stored inside the hand wash sink in the kitchen area. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil containers and water bottles stored on the floor of the kitchen area. Operator stored them at least 6 inches off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil stored in standing water at 73°F. Operator removed the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan and rice pudding prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed stuffed beef container date marked on 12/08/2024. As per operator they did not removed the old label. Operator date marked the food. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed empanadas not covered inside the reach in freezer by the fryer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed towel on top of the arepas. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at the preparation table in the kitchen area. Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn by the hand wash sink in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
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Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl used as scoop inside the dry beans. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed bowl used as scoop inside the beans. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed food stored inside soft cheese containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: Observed food stored inside soft cheese containers. **Time Extended**
25-32-4
90
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
23
Apr 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored over raw fish and raw pork at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork and raw beef stored over cheese at reach in cooler. Operator moved the cheese up and the raw products to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork at reach in cooler. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a white chest reach in freezer door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under two cutting boards. Operator removed the towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cooked shredded beef stored inside of fresh soft white cheese containers at reach in freezer.
25-32-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation table at kitchen area.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arepas Venegara last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arepas Venegara on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arepas Venegara?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arepas Venegara.
How does Arepas Venegara compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Arepas Venegara most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Arepas Venegara's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arepas Venegara have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Arepas Venegara means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Arepas Venegara inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arepas Venegara is inspected around three times per year on average.
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