AREPA LIFE

Name: AREPA LIFE
Address: 121 YACHT CLUB DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084, US
Rating: 75.3

121 YACHT CLUB DR, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

License #6550211

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️

75.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

August 27, 2025 · 5 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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AREPA LIFE in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 75.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 27, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 44 total violations — 12 critical, 12 major, 20 minor.

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August 2, 2024

The latest inspection on August 27, 2025 shows 5 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in deep freezer preventing lid from fully closing.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gasket soiled with food debris.
[25-22-4] Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single service bags next to hand sink. Person in charge moved bags.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled with food debris.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one food handler expired.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-71-4] Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair metal table under service window.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler torn.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris.
[35B-05-4] Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Observed sliding window left open without screening. Observed exterior door to food truck not self-closing and open creating environmental contamination risks.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet sipping cloths stored in hand washing station sink.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food truck window and rear door left open without screening while food is being prepared in food truck.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed clear plastic food containers washed without out sanitizing per person in charge. Triple sink set up 50ppm chlorine.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 live flying insects breeding and flying around hand washing station in kitchen.
[28-13-5] Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed waste water leaking from drainage hose connection at truck. Person in charge tightened hose. Hose is gravity draining into sewer system and is backing up due to poor setup.
[12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed food employee handle cell phone with gloves on and proceeded to handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with person in charge.
[53B-16-4] Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed sole food employee present on food truck without the knowledge of setting up proper ware washing. Food employee did not know sanitizing is a required step for triple sink ware washing.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station blocked by dirty wet rags and hardware repair supplies. Person in charge removed everything from blocking hand washing station.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kits on food truck.
[22-38-5] No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed not chemical sanitizer Observed no available sanitizer for warewashing on truck. Person in charge went to store during inspection and purchased chlorine. Triple sink set up 50ppm chlorine.
[02C-04-5] Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed cooked chicken, pork, rice frozen without date marks.
[45-01-4] No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. Observed no portable fire extinguisher on truck.
[45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed hood system in truck not on and not functioning per person in charge. Person in charge is using fryers and flat top grill that is producing grease laden vapors and smoke.

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to driver seat.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling inside food truck showing warping and buckling from water damage. Observed ceiling leak in driving area of food truck.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
[14-12-4] Utensils in poor condition. Observed multiple grill utensils with melted handles.
[08B-02-4] Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed food truck service window does not have sliding windows that can be closed between guests. Window is left open allowing environmental contamination to occur inside food truck.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed cutting boards and utensils not sanitized after washing in triple sink.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately four live flying insects inside food truck landing on squeeze bottles filled with food, and while food preparation is happening.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024
[28-13-5] Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed black sewage hose, connected from food truck to commissarys dump outlet, leaking through holes onto ground next to food truck.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels available at all on food truck. Discussed with person in charge.
[22-38-5] No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer being used at triple sink. Discussed with person in charge and they do not have any chemical or high temperature water for sanitization.