AREPAS, CAFE AND MORE
Does AREPAS, CAFE AND MORE keep a clean kitchen? Yes — an A grade, 100/100, at its most recent inspection on April 29, 2026. Inspectors cited no violations.
Its most recent inspection on April 29, 2026 came back clean. Diners give it 4.4 across 1,124 reviews. It's a American spot in Altamonte Springs. Menus here flag options for vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and healthy diners.
A · 100/100 · among the cleanest kitchens in Seminole County
Get directions Call (407) 335-4903
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (100/100)
- Violations
- None recorded
- Address
- 1156 W SR 436, Altamonte Springs, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- Venezuelan restaurant, Cafeteria, Coffee shop, Coffee store, Latin American restaurant, Restaurant
- Price
- $10–20
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (1124 reviews)
- Seats
- 28
- Phone
- (407) 335-4903
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Reviews and inspection point the same way here. Where how long an order takes comes up, the rating that follows averages 5.0, so it reads as a strength.
The split is 22 positive to 2 negative across 25 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 21 of the 25 reviewers who rated. Conspicuously absent: freshness and temperature, which no reviewer brings up.
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (100/100) and no violations cited. That inspection was on April 29, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. On health score it sits safer than 100% of the Seminole County restaurants we grade. Nothing was written up at that inspection at all.
Both measures agree, which is the least complicated version of this page. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.
Our own analysis of 25 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Muy buenas las empanadas.
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Buena comida, lugar agradable y tranquilo
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The food was delicioso!!
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It's a small place, but it has a homy feel to it. The tequeños were really good.
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Delicious
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Olvidaron poner las bebidas en el pedido y la única solución que dieron fue hacer otra compra para poder enviar lo que ELLOS olvidaron.
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Excellent Venezuelan food spot! Very down to earth and simple decor/place, but what really matters is that the food is authentic and delicious! 😋 Also, fair affordable prices that we can easily afford especially in today’s economy. I had the Cachapa con queso de mano, delicious! I also had to have an empanada de jamón y queso, also delicious! Their coffee is to kill for. I had not one, but two marrón grande! The best! Finally real coffee ☕️. Plus everyone was very polite and attentive, friendly down to earth atmosphere! I’ll be back many times.
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Super Rico! Delicious. The person at the counter was very sweet and talked to us as we waited. I only wish I'd ordered more.
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Soy de Venezuela y He venido a este lugar por bastante tiempo y pues me parece q la calidad ha bajado La carne mechada estaba seca y un poco sin sabor La masa de la arepa dura y seca no parecía recién hecha Las empanadas la masa tanto la carne estaban secas Puede mejorar y ponerle cariño a comida de Venezuela darle el gusto y sazonar debido y preocuparse por el detalle
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Amé el café!! Las empanadas deliciosas, todo calientico
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Amazing cooking, flavors and cilantro sauce. Thank you ❤️
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Me encanta
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Súper rica las empanadas, las arepas! La atención es exelente! Muchas gracias!
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Excelente atención, los precios bastante accesible y la comida buena, solo le faltaba un poco de sal pero de resto excelente, volveré sin duda, recomendado
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Best arepas
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Glad to have found this place. Staff were friendly. Had the cheesy party, steak pepito super special (not pictured) and cachapa pabellon. Servings are big. All of them are really tasty 😋 I can’t wait to try their other dishes.
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Very good Cachapas and delicious natural juices!
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Me encantó, la comida muy fresca y deliciosa..
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Comida fresca y muy buena!
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Everything has been good so far 🫶🏻 I have been here a couple times and prices are super affordable
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Best Venezuelan food around, friendly service, and top 3 coffees of my life. It’s not a negative because it’s good they are so busy but sometimes it’s hard to get a table and then they don’t have like a waiting list since you seat yourself. I just wish they sat people and made a list during busy times. Have recommended this place to everyone!
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Great veggie options 👌
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100% Recomendado. Cada vez que voy me siento como en casa.
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Great arepas! I have celiac disease. No cross contamination. Delicious Venezuelan food. Can't wait to come back. Filling is very generous in arepas and the garlic sauce is delicious.
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Para lo que ofrece es caro
Overall Score
74 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 8 AM to 3 PM
- Tuesday
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Wednesday
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Thursday
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Friday
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM to 8 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM to 5 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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April 29, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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April 10, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Extension given, pending
0 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 3 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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February 3, 2026 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
0 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 5 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 40 — Employee personal belongings
- 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
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July 28, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 1 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: April 29, 2026