Doggi's Arepa Bar

19565 Biscayne Blvd Fh13, Aventura, FL 33180

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Doggi's Arepa Bar has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 25, 2025. 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 five violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Aventura sits at 76, putting Doggi's Arepa Bar on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Observed Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to cart being stored in front. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

29-49-6

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Observed cardboard lining pans of empanadas. Located in reach in freezer.

14-86-1

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink used as a dump sink. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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 about 5 employees present with no certified manager.

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

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

10-07-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in walk in cooler.

14-05-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

21-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of fruit and sodas being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Also cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area.

08B-38-4

Sep 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22.

50-17-2

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling pan with water from hand washing sink in kitchen area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed various employee bags and clothing being stored on top of drinks in dry storage area.

40-06-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doggi's Arepa Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doggi's Arepa Bar on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doggi's Arepa Bar?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doggi's Arepa Bar.

How does Doggi's Arepa Bar compare to other restaurants in Aventura?

Doggi's Arepa Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Aventura average of 76.

Has Doggi's Arepa Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Doggi's Arepa Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Doggi's Arepa Bar 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 Doggi's Arepa Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doggi's Arepa Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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