Eparepa Cafe & Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Eparepa Cafe & Bistro nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 17, 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 one violation lately and about seven violations before that.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Doral sits at 73, putting Eparepa Cafe & Bistro on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed can opener AC vent dusted over handwashing sink at kitchen entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan cover protector dusted over preparation sink area.
23-03-4
90
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
17
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles vents soiled throughout the establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at preparation table across from cook line.
21-12-4
86
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs over cream cheese inside reach in cooler by cooking line. Employee stored raw shell eggs correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items area held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. No approved HACCP plan observed. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed operator uses cook-chill to reduced oxygen package cooked chicken, beef and pork. Food items are date marked but name of product not written on each package, held more than 48hrs inside walk in cooler units. **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed separate preparation area for arepas and tequenos without hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-07-4
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 provided form to operator, all employees signed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed under kitchen table next to bags with flour. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside plastic container with salt by walk in cooler area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located on top of reach in cooler. Operator inverted them correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface located under cooked arepas stored inside cooler. Manager removed wiping cloth from under cooked arepas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-05-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing or in disrepair at plumbing fixture. Observed red tape placed over cold water faucet handle at handwash sink, unable to use, located next to kitchen mixer. **Warning**
29-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed above three compartment sink and walk in cooler. Old labels removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxed of to go plates by kitchen entrance, stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with oil. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager added more chlorine and fixed strength to 50 ppm.
22-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
74
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer at below 50 ppm. Manager added more chlorine and fixed strength to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook not wearing hair restraint. Manager gave cook hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets
23-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eparepa Cafe & Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eparepa Cafe & Bistro on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eparepa Cafe & Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Eparepa Cafe & Bistro.
How does Eparepa Cafe & Bistro compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Eparepa Cafe & Bistro most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Eparepa Cafe & Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eparepa Cafe & Bistro have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Eparepa Cafe & Bistro 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 Eparepa Cafe & Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eparepa Cafe & Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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