Maxi Arepa
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Maxi Arepa stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “no paper towels” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Miramar average 78, so Maxi Arepa trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
19
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Nov 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
95
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-03-4
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 some employees training certification expired on 2/9/2024
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on floor in storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed light shield missing in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
38-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cheese stored in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
58
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
37
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese transfer to unit 3.75 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack an cheese for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pork hot held at 121 degrees Fahrenheit in steam table. Per operator, pork placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat pork on stove to 182F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Observed container with cooked tamales stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator, items received and opened 5 days ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on in-use cutting board. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink at front line used to stored plates. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup in wall at dishwashing area.
36-27-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly -Observed cases with chicken stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Observed interior on chest freezer with exposed insulation. **Repeat Violation**
14-36-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on sugar containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
37
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cooking spatulas and serving spoons touching soiled wall , under clean utensils rack in dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed same **Time Extended**
24-07-4
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 broken cover of left side flip top, not able to close properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line, two flip tops missing handles. -Walk in cooler- broken gaskets in entrance door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed : - flip tops with handles -WIC same, broken gaskets **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Enclosed door of mop sink, broken bottom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Triple sink, under broken pipe, observed water leaking when sanitizer compartment drains water out. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-08-4
78
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
11
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
43
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed container holding raw marinated chicken stored over raw beef on shelf in walk in cooler.
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 cooked pork, cooked chicken (88-118F - Hot Holding in front counter steam table in kitchen, employee states holding less than 4 hours, Operator instructed to reheat foods to 165 F
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Observed no paper towels provided at hand wash sink in ware wash area in kitchen. Employee replenished paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed plastic spray bottle holding purple solution hanging from shelf next to three compartment sink in kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observes employee cell phone stored on shelf underneath microwave next to walk in cooler in kitchen.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Observed employee wearing black wrist watch while preparing food in kitchen.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed employee preparing food in kitchen without hat.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout cook line in kitchen.
23-03-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maxi Arepa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maxi Arepa on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maxi Arepa?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Maxi Arepa.
How does Maxi Arepa compare to other restaurants in Miramar?
Maxi Arepa most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.
Has Maxi Arepa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maxi Arepa have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Maxi Arepa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Maxi Arepa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maxi Arepa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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