AREPAS Y MUCHO MAS INC

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce stored in non food grade bags. Employee stored in plastic container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey and chicken stored above raw pork sausage in erotically freezer unit to the left of walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic and oil mixture 81F left out, as per employee more than 24 hours. Employee discarded product. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic and oil mixture 81F left out, as per employee more than 24 hours.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried dough at 112F - Hot Holding. Operator reheated fried dough to 178F - Hot Holding. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken, as per operator more than 24 hours, without date marking.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored above food prep area to the left of cook line. Employee stored phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint on during time of inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed office chair and panels discarded in dumpster area.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at dumspter.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper towels and plastic wrap stored on floor of dry storage area to the left of dish machine.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork sausage thawing in ambient temperature as per operator less than one hour. Operator placed in reach in cooler to thaw Corrected On-Site

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit blocked by oil filter.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line coolers raw chicken stored over cooked pork and at reach in freezer raw beef stored over arepas. Chef began to rearrange. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over raw beef. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for shredded beef, marinating chicken and stocks in reach in coolers.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for employees Francisco Arevalo on 7/23/25 and Julio Arevalo on 8/23/25

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters at cook line soiled with grease build up.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored in mop buckets.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator properly rearranged products by cooking tempetures. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at triple sink.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside sugar with handle in contact with product at front counter. Operator placed upwards handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up across cook line.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside containers at front counter not properly labeled. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line raw shelled eggs stored over limes and raw chicken stored over cooked pork and raw fish filets. Operator removed and stored correctly. Observed in reach in freezer raw chicken and beef stored over raw pork and vegetables. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at rear of kitchen. Observed at hand sink at front counter. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar at front counter.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar at storage prep table not labeled.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above pineapples located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler,prep unit ; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler,prep unit ; cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding)as per operator from yesterday

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the ware washing area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen,prep area,ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-28: Time Extended

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. Observed raw seafood mix,fish stored above empanadas located in the reach in freezer by the back door. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at the back door.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven,cookline soiled with accumulation grease and food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for bulk sugar bin. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 food handling employees present at the time of the inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: Observed 5 food handling employees present at the time of the inspection. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs above tomatoes located in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast stored above raw pork,located in the 3 door reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans from 2 days ago not date marked.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed for the right unit.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of plastic bottled drinking water stored on the kitchen floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled,right unit. Repeat Violation

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces,located in the reach in cooler.

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure, observed employee handled sandwich with bare hands, as per employee just washed hands. Employee rewashed hands and put on clean gloves after acknowledging. Corrective Action Taken

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, observed raw chicken with raw beef stored in the 3 door reach in freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler, 3 door unit:; cooked rice( as per operator prepared from yesterday) (51°F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler; cooked tomato sauce (as per operator from yesterday) (60°F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Reach in cooler, 3 door unit:; cooked rice( as per operator prepared from yesterday) (51°F - Cold Holding) Walk in cooler: cooked tomato sauce (as per operator from yesterday) (60°F - Cold Holding)

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood soiled with accumulation of grease.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, observed behind the cookline.