Don Arepas Cafe, LLC

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jan 22, 2026 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Beef roasts observed to be cold held at 65 and 67°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Beef was discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

2. Dec 4, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Beef roasts observed to be cold held at 65 and 67°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items. Action Taken: Beef was discarded during inspection.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TOXIC SUBSTANCES - STORAGE

     After-sun gel, hydrogen peroxide, and other personal hygiene items stored over food prep sink.

     Correction: Rearrange area so that toxic materials are stored below or away from food, equipment and single service items. Action Taken: All items were moved to designated employee item storage area.

     Code 7-201.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA

     Improper cooling methods are observed for shredded beef. Shredded beef was cooked and left on the counter overnight.

     Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15. Action Taken: Education on proper cooling procedures was given during inspection. Beef will be cooked at the beginning of the day to give adequate time for monitored cooling.

     Code 3-501.15 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS

     Employee phone observed on food prep table.

     Correction: Relocate employee items to designated area.

     Code 6-403.11 (B)

3. Jan 14, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw-shell eggs and raw bacon stored over sauces and shredded cheese in two door standing cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination. Action Taken: Raw-shell eggs and bacon were moved to the bottom shelf of the two door cooler.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Green salsa, prepped chicken, and other various TCS foods in two door cooler are not date marked.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

4. Oct 24, 2024 Pre-inspection Follow Up · No items found

   No violations cited.

5. Oct 24, 2024 Pre-inspection · 2 core
   • Not serious Core

     SURFACE CHARACTERISTICS - INDOOR AREAS

     Base coving is missing in some areas of the kitchen.

     Correction: Repair area or replace with approved materials. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be smooth, durable and easily cleanable. If located in areas subject to moisture they shall also be non-absorbent.

     Code 6-101.11

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     The light intensity under the hoodis less than 50 foot candles.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11