Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
32
Last inspection
December 10, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
23 / 9
Arepa Lady currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 10, 2025 found 9 violations, including 4 critical violations, for a total score of 32 points.
Latest Violations
4 critical · 5 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
- Providing single-use plastic stirrers or single-use plastic splash sticks.
- Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
- Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
Latest Inspection Details
December 10, 2025
- Date
- December 10, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 32
- Critical points
- 23
- Non-critical points
- 9
- Violations
- 9 (4 critical, 5 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Dec 10, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 1, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Arepa Lady has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: July 2024 and February 2023. Its latest score was 9, lower than its February 2023 score of 10.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Arepa Lady's latest score: 32
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arepa Lady's current NYC health grade?
Arepa Lady does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Arepa Lady last inspected?
Arepa Lady was last inspected on December 10, 2025.
What was Arepa Lady's latest inspection score?
Arepa Lady's latest inspection score was 32 points.
How many violations did Arepa Lady have in its latest inspection?
Arepa Lady had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 4 critical violations and 5 non-critical violations.
Where is Arepa Lady located?
Arepa Lady is located at 77-17 37th Avenue in Queens, NY 11372.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50084337
Last updated: June 26, 2026