Arepita Beach

174 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407647

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 63 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 1, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 14 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection
5 high priority (3 fixed by the Oct 1 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate, 5 basic
-35
Extension granted on Sep 24, since fixed
Reduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-2
Safety score63

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Sep232026

Routine inspection

15 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 1, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 1 Intermediate
- 2 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
Basic2
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
6 violations still not corrected:
- 3 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate3
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  More time given
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  More time given
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
  More time given
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 23, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 5 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  -reach in cooler Milk 48f,shredded mozzarella 51f ,queso cheese 51f less than 4 hours per operator was just bought at store . -tcs sauce mayo with fresh garlic 70f less than 4 hours Repeat Violation Repeat Violation Warning
- Code 07, Unwrapped or hazardous food re-served: Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers.
  -Tcs sauce with cooked sitting at customer table with customers
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
  -2 droppings on floor by chess freezer in mopsink room
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
  -sun cream cream on in pass through window used for food
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate5
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  -interior and exterior of pot soiled with grease
- Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
  -cookline
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
  Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. -handsink removed from handicap stall in ladies room
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  -men's room
  No soap provided at handwash sink.
  -men's room
Basic5
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  -hood filters soiled with grease ,
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  -box of forks on floor
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
  -on shelves and 3 compartment sink
  Hole in or other damage to wall.
  -hole in wall under hand sink on cookline
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.