Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE AREPA STATION

8101 NARCOOSSEE RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32822

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 15, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3349901
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8369161
DBPR license5815770

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bug spray on storage shelf in back.

#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded beef on cart @60 degrees. Operator indicated was sitting out for 30 minutes and going to cook. Suggested put back in cooler until ready to cook. Beef burgers in bottom of reach in cooler @45 degrees Door was open for several minutes. Suggested operator put in freezer to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area. Blocked by fryer being worked on. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish area. Wiping cloths and bucket in it. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dish area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on trash can up front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Spices, salt, rice and flour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back of house by hood.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf with spices. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall behind where fryer should be and fleet grill. Pipes exposed.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning over hood.

#8Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink back corner of kitchen. Both restrooms do not have employees must wash hands sign. Gave operator sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth hanging on trash can up front. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic25-02-4

Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Shelf in back of house and utensil holder front counter area. Explained to operator proper way to store.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)

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