Arepas EL Cacao
5389 S Kirkman Rd Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5813276
What drove the grade
Container of medicine improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 8 basic (2 repeats)-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Medicine stored next to microwave by reach in freezer in corner
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Flat top grill sides White cutting boards on cooks line Fryer back board
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Sponges in hand washing sink by cook line, operator removed items
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Container of fryer oils on floor by back door
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Yellow Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
To go boxes by microwave by walk in cooler not inverted
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Next to reach in cooler where beverages are stored
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Repeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.