Arepas Santa Barbara

1016 Buena Ventura Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34743 · Permanent Food Service · License 5910907

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 78 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 20, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 8 basic (2 repeats)
-22
Safety score78

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul202026

Routine inspection

11 violations found

First visitJul 20, 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:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Shelled eggs over pico de gallo in glass door reach in cooler near front register Raw burger patties and raw bacon over sauces and potato salad in reach in cooler at end of cookline Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink - operator moved this item
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Block cheese inside of grocery bags in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink
  Repeat violation
Intermediate1
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Degreaser bottle hanging from kitchen handwashing sink Operator labeled
  Fixed on the spot
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
  Reach in cooler in hallway leading to restroom
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood vents over cookline Fans in reach in coolers across from three compartment sink and at end of cookline Several equipment gaskets throughout kitchen
  Repeat violation
  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  On several kitchen reach in coolers
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Paper food tray case on floor in dry storage room
- Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Several tiles missing around front register
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Several ceiling tiles around back door
  Light not functioning.
  2 in hood over cookline
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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.