Doggi's Arepa Bar
Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025
95
Score
Across the available record, Doggi's Arepa Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami restaurant scores 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood soiled.
23-03-4
95
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter: spray bottle with sanitizer not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women restrooms.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In front of the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler: cases of vegetables stored on the floor underneath the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
74
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the walk in cooler: pan stored inside the hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in chest reach-in freezer. Ware wash area.
14-69-4
86
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler near expo window in kitchen at 57 F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed reach in cooler near expo window in kitchen at 50 F. As per operator, maintenance came to repair and waiting on part to arrive. Observed shredded cheese 42 F, sliced tomatoes 43 F, cut lettuce 43 F, cachapas 42 F. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near expo window in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near expo window in kitchen. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish wash machine not sanitizing properly at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 7 bags of Mahi Mahi not cut open and thawed in reach in cooler in kitchen near expo window. As per operator, thawed since the night before in vacuum sealed bags. **Warning**
03G-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shredded cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61 F - Cooling); cachapas (50 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); mahi mahi (52 F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (61 F - Cooling); cachapas (50 F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding); mahi mahi (52 F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler near expo window in kitchen at 57 F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler near expo window in kitchen. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in white rice bin near walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-01-5
47
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 8 employees working during the inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Prep area: observed employee cutting green plantains on a prep table next to the hand wash sink with no splash guard.
08B-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives between the two fliptop reach in coolers in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen, flip top reach in cooler in front of the cook line.
21-04-4
64
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 24, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Doggi's Arepa Bar compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Doggi's Arepa Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Doggi's Arepa Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doggi's Arepa Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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