Arepa Please in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
474 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202Arepa Please in Jacksonville has documented 220 violations across 24 inspections dating back several years, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurrent: chemical storage violations appeared in 7 of the past 8 inspections, food contact surface violations in 6 of 8, and employee health policy violations in at least 3 inspections. In August 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following an inspection that cited employee health reporting and employee health policy violations. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 documented 24 violations, all rated as basic, and was completed with no further action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Arepa Please in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Arepa Please in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections28 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections29 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections29 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Arepa Please in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Arepa Please in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Arepa Please in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Arepa Please in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Arepa Please in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Arepa Please in Jacksonville had?
- Arepa Please in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Arepa Please in Jacksonville find?
- Arepa Please in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Arepa Please in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Arepa Please in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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