Arepasmania Kendall
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2024
58
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Arepasmania Kendall, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jun 12, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Arepasmania Kendall's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 the Food Manager Certification for Diego Castillo by State Food Safety expired on May 11, 2023. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed proof of training for Diego Castillo by AAA Food Handler. With an specific note that it isn't proof of passing a Certified Food Protection Manager Exam dated June 5th 2024 **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at preparation area. **Time Extended**
31B-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelves above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelves above three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 80F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed utensil in standing water at 77F. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed plantains and lettuce no store at least 6 inches of the floor at walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-12: Observed plantains no store at least 6 inches of the floor under prep table. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
58
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed the Food Manager certificate for Diego Castillo by State Foods Safety expired on 05-11-2023. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The establishment uses Victoria products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The establishment uses Victoria products. **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: No soap provided at handwash sink **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-14-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 and cooked beef, pico de gallo and deserts not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed cooked beef and tomatoes sauce from four days ago at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot and pans no stored inverted under preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed pot and pans no stored inverted under preparation table. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed onion bag stored on floor. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name at preparation table. And flour container not identified by common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-09: Observed sugar container not identified by common name at preparation table. And flour container not identified by common name. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef empanadas (128 F - Hot Holding); cheese empanadas (128 F - Hot Holding) at hot box front counter. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator turned up the hot box to reheat the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shells eggs stored over soda cans at reach in cooler. Operator moved the shells eggs to the bottom part. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked chicken inside of thank you to go bags at reach in freezer. Operator was informed that the nonfood grade bags can not be used in contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed an employee washed the hands with gloves on at three compartment sink. Operator was informed that the hands need to be washed in the hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two plastic containers stored on the hand wash sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. The establishment uses Victoria products. **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 two employees present no proof of employee training, hired more than 6 months. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. At front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef, pico de gallo and deserts not date marked at walk in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed an oil container stored on floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container inside of the flour container. The plastic container was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot and pans no stored inverted under preparation table. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed two containers with chicken broth thawed at hand wash sink. Operator moved the containers to the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified by common name at preparation table. And flour container not identified by common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
19
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front counter hot box sausage (125F - Hot Holding) empanada (127F - Hot Holding). Per operator less than four hours. Operator increased the temperature of the hot box to increase the hot holding temperature **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed meat stored in non food grade bags in the reach in freezer.
14-15-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed staff cleaning hand at the triple sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed a non food basting brush used at the coffee station
14-14-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed soybean oil stored on the floor of the kitchen Observed a bag of onions stored on the floor of the kitchen Observed a box of vegetables stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the kitchen area clean kitchen utensils with the Food Contact area facing up.
24-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the flour container a plastic container without handle used as scoop.
14-01-5
45
Oct 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Arepasmania Kendall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Arepasmania Kendall on file is from Jun 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Arepasmania Kendall?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arepasmania Kendall.
How does Arepasmania Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Arepasmania Kendall most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Arepasmania Kendall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Arepasmania Kendall have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Arepasmania Kendall 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 Arepasmania Kendall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Arepasmania Kendall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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