Arepas Cafe

3307 36th Ave
Queens, NY 11106
(718) 937-3835

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 04/11/2022
 
 

At A Glance

Arepas Cafe has an average score of 22 from 2 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is between 14 and 27, which equates to having a B average. This shows that Arepas Cafe may not be consistently maintaining a high level of control over food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

03/19/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: N/A | A
  1. (Critical) Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
  2. (Critical) Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
  3. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  4. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  5. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
03/19/2024 | Trans Fat / Re-inspection | Score: N/A | Not Graded
  1. The original nutrition fact labels or ingredient label for a cooking oil, shortening or margarine or food item sold in bulk, or acceptable manufacturer’s documentation not maintained on site.
03/19/2024 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
  1. “Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
05/23/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 34 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
  2. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  3. (Critical) Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
  4. (Critical) No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
  5. Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
04/11/2022 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 10 | A
  1. (Critical) Wiping cloths soiled or not stored in sanitizing solution.
  2. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  3. Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.

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