Super Arepa Pembroke Pines
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
50
Score
Super Arepa Pembroke Pines has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Ready-to-eat” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Pembroke Pines restaurant, which scores around 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Glass cooler-Rice pudding, caramel pudding and cheese cake. -Walk in cooler-tamales prep yesterday morning and Tuesday, not dated. employee begins to place date labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above cook line and single service storage rack, ac vents and tiles soiled with grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Portioned cups box stored on floor, next to sliding door freezer. Employee placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter- employee placed on sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee dried hands with yellow cloth used to wipe prep table. After instructed, employee washed hands and use mechanical hand dryer, **Corrected On-Site**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands wearing gloves, then proceed to grab RTE corn and cheese arepa. After instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine sanitizer testing strips
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on same shelf of foil and bakery pans liners. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Two yellow wiping cloths on prep table, employee removed and stored on sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 flying insects by dishwasher area, in front of triple sink next to bag of sugar, not landing on food. employee killed the flying insects, cleaned and sanitized . Checked, after 20 minutes, not flying insects activity **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. WIF- Raw ground beef and bag of steak over cooked chicken tray. Employee placed beef below all RTE food. WIC- raw pork over tray of precooked arepas. Employee placed pork on tray under arepas. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Poster provided and explained to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed sign in poor condition. provided new sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. WIC- container of beans, container of cooked pork. Per employee, Prep 48 hours ago. Employee dated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front counter: - next to Glass RIC. -in front of sliding door freezer
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Covered trays of raw pork chops , below water leak inside WIC, around AC vents. Operator removed tray and placed empty container below leak. Operator contacted technician. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. WIF: box of fried potatoes, bag of diced beef. Employee moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor and bottom shelves.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Below kitchen stove, cooking utensils, water temperature 80F, operator discarded and placed on hot water 135F+ **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front counter lower cooler-Bottle of water, strawberries and cup of jello. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Utensils and plastic cups. Stored on front counter cabinets, with broken doors, exposed to coffee spills and small food debris.
25-17-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Back entrance door , bottom frame, both sides broken
36-60-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Super Arepa Pembroke Pines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Super Arepa Pembroke Pines on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Super Arepa Pembroke Pines?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Super Arepa Pembroke Pines.
How does Super Arepa Pembroke Pines compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Super Arepa Pembroke Pines most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Super Arepa Pembroke Pines' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Super Arepa Pembroke Pines have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Super Arepa Pembroke Pines means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Super Arepa Pembroke Pines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Super Arepa Pembroke Pines is inspected around two times per year on average.
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