Wonder Arepa

609 Irvington Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Wonder Arepa has five inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Among Orlando restaurants, the typical score is 79; Wonder Arepa is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar 56f ,diced tomatoes 52f, chicken salad 50f, queso 54f, All times in reach in stand up cooler between 50-56f
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheddar 56f ,diced tomatoes 52f, chicken salad 50f, queso 54f, In cooler over night
01B-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator cooking no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ambient air of 64f for reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mayonnaise, onions and flour on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets debris on small reach in freezer
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Stand up cooler shelves rusted
14-33-4
55
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler and reach in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Admin Complaint**
50-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended**
50-03-4
70
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to store made arepas **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter at 66f in squeeze bottle at cook line **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cheese in reach in cooler **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink basin has pans in basin **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
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 - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind on unit. Owner is on her way with sanitizer Owner arrived with chlorine sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. 2 door stand up freezer on outside of unit with frozen food **Warning**
08B-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**
50-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at 99f **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in cooler and reach in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
21
Feb 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wonder Arepa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wonder Arepa on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wonder Arepa?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wonder Arepa.

How does Wonder Arepa compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Wonder Arepa most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Wonder Arepa's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wonder Arepa have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wonder 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.