Arepas Y Mucho Mas
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
30
Score
Arepas Y Mucho Mas appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Arepas Y Mucho Mas was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Arepas Y Mucho Mas' 30 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in non food grade bags. Employee stored in plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried dough at 112F - Hot Holding. Operator reheated fried dough to 178F - Hot Holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic and oil mixture 81F left out, as per employee more than 24 hours. Employee discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey and chicken stored above raw pork sausage in erotically freezer unit to the left of walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil mixture 81F left out, as per employee more than 24 hours.
03A-02-5
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, as per operator more than 24 hours, without date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored above food prep area to the left of cook line. Employee stored phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint on during time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed office chair and panels discarded in dumpster area.
33-10-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumspter.
33-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper towels and plastic wrap stored on floor of dry storage area to the left of dish machine.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork sausage thawing in ambient temperature as per operator less than one hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler to thaw **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
30
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line coolers raw chicken stored over cooked pork and at reach in freezer raw beef stored over arepas. Chef began to rearrange. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for shredded beef, marinating chicken and stocks in reach in coolers.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for employees Francisco Arevalo on 7/23/25 and Julio Arevalo on 8/23/25
53B-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop buckets.
42-01-4
55
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
67
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line raw shelled eggs stored over limes and raw chicken stored over cooked pork and raw fish filets. Operator removed and stored correctly. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken and beef stored over raw pork and vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at rear of kitchen. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar at storage prep table not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at front counter.
10-01-5
70
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pineapples located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,prep unit ; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,prep unit ; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
58
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above limes located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw pork located in the 3 door reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: marinated chicken ,as per operator from yesterday (46F - Cooling ) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in cooler: marinated chicken ,as per operator from yesterday (46F - Cooling ) **Warning**
03D-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine strength at greater than 200 ppm,operator diluted to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed for Silfredo A, as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ At the time of the inspection observed 4 employees working at the establishment. **Warning**
53A-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area. **Warning**
36-02-5
32
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food handling employees present at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed 5 food handling employees present at the time of the inspection. **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arepas Y Mucho Mas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arepas Y Mucho Mas on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arepas Y Mucho Mas?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Arepas Y Mucho Mas.
How does Arepas Y Mucho Mas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Arepas Y Mucho Mas most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Arepas Y Mucho Mas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Arepas Y Mucho Mas have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Arepas Y Mucho Mas 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 Y Mucho Mas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arepas Y Mucho Mas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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