Arepa Lover
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
35
Score
Arepa Lover, located at 860 Washington Ave in Miami Beach, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on August 21, 2025, with a score of 35. The inspection identified three critical violations, one major violation, and ten minor violations. Previous inspections for Arepa Lover have also predominantly been high-risk.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinated chicken (50F - Cold Holding); marinated beef (52F - Cold Holding) at cook line drawers. Advised manager to place items inside reach in cooler across cook line. **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 beef (112F - Hot Holding) on top of grill at cook line.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 200 plusppm). Operator discarded sanitizer solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed juice bottles stored on floor at front counter.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife between reach in coolers at cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
36-73-4
35
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak (50F - Cold Holding); burgers (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee since previous day.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steak (50F - Cold Holding); burgers (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee since previous day.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef soup held more than 24 hours not properly date marked at reach in cooler at kitchen.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles by cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bucket of oil and mayonnaise not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor at dry storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in coolers at kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by preparation area.
36-27-5
47
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at preparation table.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in disrepair at reach in cooler by handsink.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled throughout the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout the kitchen.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at preparation table.
21-12-4
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
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
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
32
Jul 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the cook line reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the dining room.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed by the grease trap.
36-11-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed across from the triple sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
61
Dec 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over tomatoes in the upright refrigerator next to the mop sink.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a speaker on top of the sink. Observed a plastic container on the hand washing sink next to the grease tank.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand washing sink in the corner.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a large container of cooking oil on the floor and a large bag of rice in the kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall by the dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the fryer.
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed in the dry storage area.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a bag of chicken breast thawing at room temperature in a metal pan.
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice next to the preparation reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the preparation cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the preparation reach in cooler and upright cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
32
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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