Arepas El Cacao in Orlando
Last inspected:
5389 S Kirkman Rd Ste 102, Orlando, FL 32819Arepas El Cacao in Orlando has accumulated 299 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.1 per visit. The facility has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,840 in fines. Fire inspections documented three violations for cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors without hood suppression systems, including a two-burner fryer and French fries fryer not protected by suppression. Food contact surface violations and consumer advisory violations are the most frequently cited issues.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Arepas El Cacao in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
11.1
violations / inspection
11.1 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Arepas El Cacao in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,840.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2020053174 | $400.00 | Oct 16, 2020 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2020012717 | $800.00 | Feb 17, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2018024076 | $440.00 | Mar 21, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 4--2015047413 | $200.00 | Sep 14, 2015 | Miami (Doral) |
Arepas El Cacao in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
- small two burner fryer for the empanadas not protected under the hood suppression system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
- small two burner fryer for the empanadas not protected under the hood suppression system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
French fries fryer at cooking area, next to the flat top not protected by a suppression system.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Arepas El Cacao in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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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— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections49 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Arepas El Cacao in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Arepas El Cacao in Orlando last inspected?
- Arepas El Cacao in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Arepas El Cacao in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Arepas El Cacao in Orlando are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Arepas El Cacao in Orlando had?
- Arepas El Cacao in Orlando has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Arepas El Cacao in Orlando find?
- Arepas El Cacao in Orlando was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Arepas El Cacao in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Arepas El Cacao in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Arepas El Cacao in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Arepas El Cacao in Orlando has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Arepas El Cacao in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Arepas El Cacao in Orlando has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,840.00 in fines.
- How much has Arepas El Cacao in Orlando been fined?
- Arepas El Cacao in Orlando has been fined a total of $1,840.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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