Arepa Please

469 Atlantic Blvd Ste 13, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 · Permanent Food Service · License 2608477

D
Grade D
Safety score 63 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 23, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Sep 23 follow-up · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 21 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed by the Sep 23 follow-up, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (2 repeats), 3 basic
    -25
  • Administrative complaint on Sep 21, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitSep 23, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    All earlier violations corrected.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitSep 21, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    9 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 4 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Item in frontline make table : Cooked pork 50°, 51° 50°. Chicken salad 49°. Cut tomato, cut lettuce , 50°. In cooler beneath cooked pulled pork 50° Per Person In Charge. Placed about noon. Moved by manager to walk in cooler.

      Repeat violationAdministrative complaint

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Three compartment sink chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.

      Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Sanitizing step not done.

    Intermediate4

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      No chlorine test strip available.

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      Observed hot water faucet at employee hand washing station on rear Hand Wash Sink in disrepair , will not turn on. Per Person In Charge. Shut off due to ongoing leak.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      No paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink.

      Repeat violation

      No soap provided at handwash sink.

      No soap at rear Hand Wash Sink.

    Basic3

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.

      Employee food plate on rear prep table. Kitchen

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.

      Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Incorrect setup of Three compartment sink. Gave Spanish sign.

      Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Dishwashing facilities and test kits3
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Food out of temperature1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized1
Water source1