Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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AREITO BAR & RESTAURANT

2022 HOLLYWOOD BLVD · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33020

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3592037
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871112
DBPR license1622867

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 6, 2025 3:56 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedOctober 8, 2025 8:57 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority8 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored on top of heavy cream in 3 door stainless reach in cooler. Instructed operator on proper separation and reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on control device located in wall on top of beverage lines under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed approximately 9 live roaches on ground and on underside under cook line flip top cooler on cook line in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean knife without removing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands and put on new gloves, move knife to ware washing area **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (58F – Cold Holding); being held on top of pans in cook line flip top for more than 4 hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pork (58F – Cold Holding); being held on top of pans in cook line flip top for more than 4 hours. See Stop Sale raw beef (51F), being held on top of pans in cook line flip top for 2 hours. Instructed employee to move to reach in section of flip top cooler **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 8

#13Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands at 3 compartment sink. Kitchen hand wash sink plumbing in disrepair. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Plumbing in disrepair. Water draining onto floor from hand wash sink **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#16Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#17Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for any employees **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Employee states no soap available to refill **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 4 dead roaches on control device located in wall on top of beverage lines under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground at hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach inside of fryer door on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground in front of fryer on cook line in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed heavy grease buildup inside bottom of fryers, interior of fryer door **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing to hand wash sink drain in disrepair. Water draining onto floor **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at right side cook line flip top cooler on **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Plumbing to hand wash sink drain in disrepair. Water draining onto floor **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:20 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.