Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
June 16, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
8 / 5
Arepas Cafe currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on June 16, 2025 found 3 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- 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
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Latest Inspection Details
June 16, 2025
- Date
- June 16, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 8
- Non-critical points
- 5
- Violations
- 3 (1 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Jun 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 19, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 23, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Arepas Cafe has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: June 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 0.
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.
Arepas Cafe's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arepas Cafe's current NYC health grade?
Arepas Cafe currently has a A grade.
When was Arepas Cafe last inspected?
Arepas Cafe was last inspected on June 16, 2025.
What was Arepas Cafe's latest inspection score?
Arepas Cafe's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Arepas Cafe have in its latest inspection?
Arepas Cafe had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Arepas Cafe located?
Arepas Cafe is located at 33-07 36th Avenue in Queens, NY 11106.
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: 50004377
Last updated: June 26, 2026