Inspection Report

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AREPA EXPRESS SWFL

16371 CORPORATE COMMERCE WAY · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1282110
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8527264
DBPR license4651452

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority1 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#2High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator changed task from cashier to prep and put gloves without washing her hand. Discussed about proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed her hand, after put gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3High Priority14-26-5

High Priority – Mobile food dispensing vehicle's potable water hose not constructed of food-grade material. **Warning**

Warning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In silver reach-in cooler by prep area;; roasted pork (47F – Cold Holding); mozzarella (49F – Cold Holding); cheddar (48F – Cold Holding); raw beef (48F – Cold Holding) for 4 hours per operator. Cooling unit was turned off, operator turned back on. Operator immediately submerged all potentially hazardous foods in ice bath for rapid cooling, within 10 minutes all foods reached a temperature of 41F or below. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker outside of food truck connected to hose. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate11-26-1

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 stated health reporting agreements got damaged. Provided health reporting agreement form operator started signing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 1

#1Basic50-04-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.