AREPERA LA NUEVA

Is AREPERA LA NUEVA clean? Not quite — only a C, 73/100, the last time the state checked (June 2, 2026). That visit logged 2 high-priority and 11 basic violations.

Its most recent inspection on June 2, 2026 cited 2 high-priority and 11 basic violations. It currently ranks safer than 10% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Diner rating: 3.8 from 2,233 reviews.

Trend: declining · C (73/100)

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Restaurant details

Health grade
C (73/100)
Violations
13 total — 2 high-priority, 11 basic
Address
1 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando, FL
Cuisine
Other
Categories
Venezuelan restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
3.8 stars (2233 reviews)
Seats
49
Phone
(407) 482-0087
Website
Official website
Photo of AREPERA LA NUEVA
Photo: Las Tres Banderas #7

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
3.8 Community-sourced rating 2,233 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Sorted by date, these 19 reviews trend upward. How guests are treated is the sore point: those reviews average 2.5.

1 star is the modal score, given by 8 of the 19 reviewers who rated. The split is 5 positive to 13 negative across 19 rated reviews, with 1 in the middle. Conspicuously absent: portion size, which no reviewer brings up.

The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a C (73/100), citing 2 high-priority and 11 basic violations. That inspection was on June 2, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 10% of graded kitchens in Orange County. Among the items recorded were food from approved source and cross-contamination.

This is a listing where the two measures each tell half the story. Everything above is computed from the 19 reviews reproduced below.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 25, 2026

    No se que mas busca la gente, este lo pedi de pernil asaoo 💯🔥😍

  • June 25, 2026

    Las mejores en centro florida 👏🏽🙌🏽

  • June 16, 2026

    Buenos para parjeas en la noche ( good for couple at night)

  • June 14, 2026

    Ricas las arepas aquí... y yo que soy quisquillosa quedè feliz.

  • June 1, 2026

    Terrible en ambiente servicio y atención al público si podría colocar le daría menos 5 estrellas no representa para nada a la comida que venden (arepas)

  • May 29, 2026

    Tienen un horario pero siempre que vengo estan cerrados

  • May 17, 2026

    Me comí una arepa peluda antes de venir llame nunca obtuve una respuesta me dirigí al local y le realize la llamada al frente de la empleada no trabajan con guantes algo ingienico otra me sirvieron un papelon que no estaba bueno debió estar un limón mal por qué estaba con un sabor feo me informaron que era de ayer de igual forma no me lo tomé y le informe a la empleada que me diera un jugo de mandó le dije que igual lo pagaría pero no hizo al respecto nada por rehacer el papelon con limón otros los conocen como agua panela de igual forma le calificó así por mi experiencia el día de hoy aparte le pedí mi factura y no pudo darme

  • May 3, 2026

    No mal gasten su dinero aki

  • May 2, 2026

    La comida estaba buena, pero el servicio fue muy malo, las dos chicas que me atendieron lo hicieron de muy mala gana cabe acotar que fui en la mañana. Porque el otro día fui a comer en la noche y la chica fue muy servicial y atenta salí súper contenta. Si quieren ir vayan en la noche.

  • April 28, 2026

    Service is slow but food is good. Staff can be a bit friendlier so customers can have a better experience while they WAIT.

  • April 19, 2026

    Hemos venido con anterioridad y era un lugar que solía gustarme mucho, hasta hoy, la actitud del personal me dejó sin ganas de volver a venir, la comida es un poco cara pero no está tan mal. Es un servicio por el cual se está pagando ( la Comida) para que la sirvan de mala gana cuando solamente uno quiere pasarlo bien mientras almuerza.

  • April 8, 2026

    Me comi una empanada y no pude terminarla estaba cruda la masa mis ninos comieron tequenos aunque estan bien pequenos si les gusto

  • March 30, 2026

    De verdad no me gustó hice una compra de arepas y estaban frías asta la carne mechada fría de nevera no me gustó

  • March 26, 2026

    Nada recomendable el servicio perfecto pero la comida disappointed muy pero muy mala y súper cara

  • March 18, 2026

    Food was nothing different, it was good. I can’t really say much about the service because all you do is order at the counter and go, you’re not actually served which I don’t mind at all. Although the atmosphere was terrible, the table and chairs were dirty and broken, floor looked disgusting, and the bathroom was even worth. The urinal was out of service and last time I went it was out of service as well. It’s literally been months since I last came! I do not recommend this place.

  • March 11, 2026

    Good Arepas

  • March 7, 2026

    15 dolares pague por una arepa con 3 camarones la arepa super dura , y el precio me parecio un abuse!! Disuw arepa especial... Al menos ya se q allí no vuelvo

  • March 1, 2026

    NO TIENEN BAÑO FUNCIONANDO, como un restaurante con mesas no tienen baños habilitados los 2 dañados, es decir si llegas a comer no puedes lavarte las manos, si tienes o algún familiar o niño alguna necesidad no hay donde ir They don't have working restrooms. Like a restaurant with tables, they don't have functioning restrooms; both are broken. This means that if you arrive to eat, you can't wash your hands, and if you or a family member or child has a need, there's nowhere to go.

  • February 15, 2026

    This is the first arepera where I'm served a plain cheese arepa that's not even melted. 2 cheese arepa for $25.45 is heinous. Brought these home and air fried them until melted.

Overall Score

44 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 20/40
    Grade C
  • Dietary transparency 7/20
    2 options listed
  • Community rating 15/20
    3.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
8 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
8 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
8 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
8 AM to 1 AM
Friday
8 AM to 1 AM
Saturday
8 AM to 1 AM
Sunday
8 AM to 1 AM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. June 2, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    2 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 11 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 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 (×3)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  2. March 30, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    6 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 16 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×4)
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×4)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 38 — Lighting provided; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. August 6, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed

Safer options nearby

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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: June 2, 2026