DALE AREPA BAR & HEALTHY BISTRO

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups found near back door. - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used to cover arepas. Education provided. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

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. Heavy whipping cream. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Plantains in 2 door standing cooler was covered after being cooked. Education provided and cover removed by Inspector. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed eggs being cooked in different way from menu. Per employee, customers are able to request how they want their eggs to be cooked. Provided printed copy of consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

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. For D.U 9/8/25

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. 8 seats currently inside and in outside patio area is an additional 26 per employee on site. Emailed seating evaluation form. Current business license is at 15 seats.

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Zapper hanging off wall above shelf that holds clean items.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed copy. Posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 2 door standing cooler. Provided printed copy. Employee posted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cold make reach in cooler.

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From handwashing sink in kitchen. Pipe was disconnected. Employee reconnected. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Raw chicken thawed at room temperature.

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. R.L. Manager stated he is currently working on updating.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1 Chair, trash, and bin. Employee removed bin from sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 2 hand washing sinks in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing raw chicken and beef in 3CS at room temperature. Packaged Beef still frozen. Raw chicken thawed. Employee thawing chicken since 7am, Found at 11:05 am. Educated staff. Employee removed beef to thaw properly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On front counter