Doggi's Arepa Bar
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Doggi's Arepa Bar has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef container stored above Caesar dressing container at walk in cooler. Employee relocated correctly. **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 a container with raw chicken stored above raw beef container inside walk in cooler. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed spray (Quaternary 400+ppm) at coffee station. Employee prepared new solution. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer spray not labeled at coffee station. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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/ Manager arrived at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers soiled by coffee station. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at coffee station.
22-20-5
41
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hamburger container stored over sliced cheese container at walk in cooler. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) by cook line. Manager prepared new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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 certificate expired since 07-16-2025 for Yainelys Fuentes.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling vents missing above ice Machine front counter area and above walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling soiled above walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at back door.
35B-01-4
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 scoop handle touching salt inside container by prep area kitchen. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored at prep area by coffee station. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
52
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef at walk in cooler. Operator relocated correctly. **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 shredded beef (120F - Hot Holding) at steam table at kitchen. As per manager less than 30 minutes. Operator took shredded beef to stove to be reheated shredded beef (168F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at coffee station used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cheese flans prepared on site not date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen. As per operator more than 24 hours. Operator labeled with the date during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at preparation area near three compartment sink and kitchen area.
36-34-5
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 handle touching flour inside flour container at preparation area. Operator relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth not stored inside sanitizing solution at kitchen preparation area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread flour inside plastic container at prep area. Manager labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested 100ppm. Employee reset sanitizer, test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw steak and raw chicken stored in upper drawer over sliced cheese and hotdog in lower drawer of the reach-in cooler at cook line.
08A-05-6
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 6 food employees working at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks on cook line and at front service bar. Employee provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dining area.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf over the reach-in cooler on cook line.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food products stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
50
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Tested sink at 0ppm, operator remade sink tested again at 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beans (71F - Cold Holding) small container sitting on counter next to steam table, employee discarded item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Both faucets at mop sink one has a hose attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over tomatoes and plantains in walk in cooler, employee moved raw to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment vacuum sealing multiple items (fish, arepas, potatoes, etc.) **Warning**
03G-43-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up bucket at Handwash sink by warewashing area. Employee rinsed of gloves in Handwash sink by warewashing area.
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/ 6 employees working no certified food manager on duty.
53A-05-6
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Reach in cooler door on cooks line across from pass through window.
14-36-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal container on clean dish rack with sticky residue still attached to container.
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Togo boxes on top part of reach in cooler with the food contact facing upwards.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing at room temperature on Three compartment sink.
06-01-5
33
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line, employee added paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, employee added soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaner not labeled, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooler in front counter area.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salt.
10-01-5
67
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 Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Doggi's Arepa Bar?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Doggi's Arepa Bar.
How does Doggi's Arepa Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Doggi's Arepa Bar most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Doggi's Arepa Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Doggi's Arepa Bar 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 Doggi's Arepa Bar 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 Doggi's Arepa Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Doggi's Arepa Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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