AREPAS VENEGARA
26700 SOUTH DIXIW HWY, Homestead, FL, 33032
Most recent inspection
- Date
- January 23, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (10)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cook beef at reach in cooler near microwaves. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken not properly separated from raw pork. Coach operator. Operator stored product properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (108F - Hot Holding) at stove r cook line. As per operator for less than an hours. Operator reheated beef soup (169F - reheated). Observed shredded chicken (115F - Hot Holding) at prep table near microwaves. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated shredded chicken (175F -reheated ). **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 10-20-4RepeatCorrected on site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored in reach in freezer with food to be served to customers. Coached operator. Operator removed water bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates, pans, and pots not stored inverted at shelves near the three compartment sink. Coached operator. Operator started stored items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 02D-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar at prep table by the three compartment sink. Observed container of flour at shelf in the middle of kitchen not labeled. Operator labeled products. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at the three compartment sink soiled . Operator started cleaning wall. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
- 14-11-5Repeat
Equipment in poor repair.
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn by the microwave in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 10-08-5Corrected on site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly.
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored ice scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.