EPAREPA CAFE & BISTRO
2600 NW 87 AVE #9 · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
23 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cheese and black beans mixed (50 F – Cooling) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, prepared the night prior. Coached operator on proper cooling procedures. Stop sale was issued for the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw meat over cooked meat (carne mechada) at walking cooler.
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed two egg with broken raw shells at reach in cooler under flat cooktop. Operator removed and discarded the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cheese and black beans mixed (50 F – Cooling) at walk-in cooler. As per operator, prepared the night prior. Stop sale was issued. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed gallon of milk stored at reach in cooler next to ice machine not labeled with date. Operator advised manager to properly label product. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cooking staff not knowing proper minimum cooking temperature for immediate serving scrambled eggs.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled prep table use for making arepas, old food is encrusted inside screws holes.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty plastic containers stored at handwashing sink at production room.
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving New York strip steak serve to term not linked to consumer advisory. Operator linked product to consumer advisory on menu. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 14
12B-01-4Basic – Employee eating while preparing food. Observed operator drinking while cooking at fry station. Coached operator on correct procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cooking line chef wearing a bead bracelet.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed at trays stored over three compartment sink.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a case of gatoraid stored on the floor by office entrance. Operator removed and placed the case correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer at production room and reach in freezer at front counter.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed spray nozzle soiled at three compartment. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Observed ceiling vents soiled over kitchen cooking line. Observed wall fan soiled/dusted over prep table by walking cooler entrance.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to containers over three compartment sink storage racks.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
24-18-4Basic – Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed cooking utensils at cook line stored with the food surface contact up. Operator removed the utensils and placed in handle first. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed aluminum tray stored not inverted at storage rack over prep table at kitchen rear. Operator removed and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork uncovered stored at reach in cooler under prep table at kitchen line. Observed uncovered empanadas stored at reach in freezer at production room.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at rear kitchen by prep table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel out of sanitizer bucket at preparation table kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeezes bottles at different working stations at kitchen area without labels identifying common name. Reminded operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:35 PM.
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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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.