Dale Arepa Bar Miami

1711 Sw 22 St, Miami, FL 33145

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Dale Arepa Bar Miami five times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 1, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Dale Arepa Bar Miami on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Chez Pierre: food handler training for Johnny Castillo expired 1/5/24.

53B-14-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the kitchen not working. During the time of the inspection, did not observe any TCS food inside the unit.

14-11-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor by the mop sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Employee replaced sanitizer bucket and tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink at front counter. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage on ceiling tiles in kitchen.

36-32-5

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license for Non-Seating establishment. Observed 3 tables and 9 seats at the time of the inspection. Discussed with operator and provided the seating evaluation form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

51-09-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with missing lid.

33-15-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer located in kitchen.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs in container with standing water near steam table at 97 F. Employee removed tongs from water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution at coffee station at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

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

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.

05-07-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 9 seats in the Establishment hotel and Restaurant says 0 **Repeat Violation**

51-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Font Service area.

16-04-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**

21-12-4

Oct 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used

FL-45

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dale Arepa Bar Miami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dale Arepa Bar Miami on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dale Arepa Bar Miami?

Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dale Arepa Bar Miami.

How does Dale Arepa Bar Miami compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Dale Arepa Bar Miami most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Dale Arepa Bar Miami's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dale Arepa Bar Miami have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dale Arepa Bar Miami 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 Dale Arepa Bar Miami inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dale Arepa Bar Miami is inspected around two times per year on average.

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