The Arepa Station
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2023, The Arepa Station has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 13 violations before that.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The Arepa Station's latest score of 55 falls below the Orlando average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef in white chest freezer by office. Operator switched **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Portioned raw beef and pork bottom of make table pulled yesterday from freezer. Soups in reach in cooler across from microwaves Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Portioned Cole slaw and wrapped sliced cheese in reach in cooler across from microwave not date marked Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Employee spraying tables Disinfectant Bottle of degreaser on cleaning supply shelf Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Newest employee Maria Operator had her fill out **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket to reach in cooler across from microwaves **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
55
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Raw meats are pre portioned, then frozen and not date marked when pulled from freezer. Chicken, beef and pork bottom of make table Soup and beans in reach in cooler in kitchen Operator date marked**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Cookies bought from 1803 desserts lacking proper labeling that are available for guest service. Date made, ingredients and address where product was made. Operator moved to behind counter **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on large white chest freezer And reach in cooler in kitchen torn
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Large white chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on storage shelf Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks front counter area Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
67
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels under tongs by cookline
14-86-1
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Orange juice made on-site not labeled.
02D-12-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant cleaner in dish area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Over make table.
14-20-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Stove and display cabinets in dish area.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket and lid on chest freezer in kitchen Lid on chest freezer in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
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Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to white reach in freezer held together with tape. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. A few of white reach in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink back of kitchen. Outside of cooking equipment in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright single door freezer and gasket. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in makeline. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Containers of soup in reach in cooler in kitchen.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Disinfectant on trash can front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Several bowls on clean dish rack.
24-05-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. In use utensils stored on wiping cloth in between uses.
21-05-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Lid to white reach in freezer held together with tape.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind grill in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. A few of white reach in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handsink back of kitchen. Outside of cooking equipment in kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright single door freezer and gasket.
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Hanging on trash can up front. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of makeline.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
26
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bug spray on storage shelf in back.
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef on cart @60 degrees. Operator indicated was sitting out for 30 minutes and going to cook. Suggested put back in cooler until ready to cook. Beef burgers in bottom of reach in cooler @45 degrees Door was open for several minutes. Suggested operator put in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Milk in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area. Blocked by fryer being worked on. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish area. Wiping cloths and bucket in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on trash can up front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices, salt, rice and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of house by hood.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with spices. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind where fryer should be and fleet grill. Pipes exposed.
36-24-5
Basic - Light not functioning over hood.
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink back corner of kitchen. Both restrooms do not have employees must wash hands sign. Gave operator sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth hanging on trash can up front. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Shelf in back of house and utensil holder front counter area. Explained to operator proper way to store.
25-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
25
Apr 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken storage in top of meat at make table bottom part . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly by mop sink area not touching any food .next announcements visit with supervisor Randy Hicks.
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Crack shield .
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand sink at the end of the kitchen.
31B-04-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Arepa Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Arepa Station on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Arepa Station?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Arepa Station.
How does The Arepa Station compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Arepa Station most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Arepa Station's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Arepa Station have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Arepa Station 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 The Arepa Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Arepa Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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