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AREPITA BEACH

174 N BEACH ST · DAYTONA BEACH · Volusia County · FL 32114

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3456194
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8753789
DBPR license7407647

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority7 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Cooked chicken per employee cooked yesterday 46f to 47f **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese 60f,Plantains 70f less than 4 hours **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 7

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -bags of food in handsink ,cookline **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#13Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -expired **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chloride **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot water for the establishment. Per person in charge installing a new water heater on Friday do to hurricane damage. **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -cookline **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate11-26-1

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. -new hire **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Hot water at handsink turn off **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -mopsink room **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -self phone on toaster -self phone on table with coffee maker **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-09-4

Basic – Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -men's handsink missing hot and cold water handles. Plus water lines are disconnected. There is a hand sink in the stall. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. – near handsink on cookline **Warning**

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#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage on sign at upstairs bar **Warning**

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#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters soiled with grease **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -plantains at room temperature **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.