Dona Arepa

3090 S Jog Rd, Greenacres, FL 33467

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Dona Arepa, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Greenacres restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.

31B-04-4

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beans and corn at room temperature Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef observed using cellphone and immediately began handling cooking equipment. Hands not washed before beginning work.

12A-16-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over cooked soups in freezer unit in kitchen. Soups not commercially packaged Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 50°, block cheese 49°, shredded cheese 49°, soft cheese 49°, green salsa 49°, in glass door reach in cooler in hallway to go rest room , food was not portion today or prep today, food being held more than 4 hours ,

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 50°, block cheese 49°, shredded cheese 49°, soft cheese 49°, green salsa 49°, in glass door reach in cooler in hallway to go rest room , food was not portion today or prep today, food being held more than 4 hours , stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

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.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by shelving by the 3 compartment sink . Employee removed those things. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....thawing passion fruits concentrate in hand washing sink , employee removed . **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/

53A-05-6

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law....flan, mousse , leches , Queso , pastel , madero, Chalupa , empanadas in reach in cooler , reach in freezer .

02D-02-4

Aug 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at less than 25ppm. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dona Arepa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dona Arepa on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Dona Arepa compare to other restaurants in Greenacres?

Dona Arepa most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Greenacres average of 76.

Has Dona Arepa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dona Arepa have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dona Arepa 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 Dona Arepa inspected?

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

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