Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood
Last inspected:
2022 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood has accumulated 238 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. This Hollywood location previously operated as Pesce & Pasta by El Tayta (2016-2017), when inspectors documented four separate fire safety violations for blocked exits, including chairs and a bicycle obstructing exit pathways. The facility faces a recent enforcement pattern, with an emergency order recommended in October 2025 citing 20 violations including five high-priority items.
Most recent closure: October 6, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood: Emergency Closure History (2)
Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025073480 | $800.00 | Oct 6, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025030531 | $400.00 | Apr 1, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2021021447 | $200.00 | Mar 31, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale |
Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Exit hall lined with chairs. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Chairs lining rear exit hall. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. Bicycle in front of exit door.For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.by mats and tables and miscellaneous items.for reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections41 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative determination recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood last inspected?
- Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood last shut down?
- Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood was last shut down on October 6, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood had?
- Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood find?
- Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood ever been shut down?
- Yes, Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood been fined?
- Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Areito Bar & Restaurant in Hollywood operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Pesce & Pasta by El Tayta (2016-2017).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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