Mr Arepa

11629 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33176

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Mr Arepa has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Mr Arepa was last inspected on Dec 27, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Mr Arepa's 67 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cabbage inside reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of sugar under prep table.

14-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handle soiled.

23-24-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board in back kitchen.

21-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in cooler in back kitchen area.

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table.

02D-01-5

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container stored on the floor near the big oven. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.

08B-38-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves without washing hands and started touching RTE food. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cracked raw eggs shells, and then touched clean plate without changing gloves. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee washed hands, and put on new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw eggs over cooked beef, and beef soup stored in reach in cooler, located at preparation area. Employee removed items, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, located at front counter.

29-20-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind fryers soiled, located at cooking line.

36-27-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.

29-49-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

22-16-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at cooking line.

14-11-5

Nov 7, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed not hot water throughout the establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-07: Observed not hot water throughout the establishment, water temperature 78F **Time Extended**

27-18-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr Arepa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr Arepa on file is from Dec 27, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr Arepa?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mr Arepa.

How does Mr Arepa compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Mr Arepa most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Mr Arepa's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mr Arepa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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