AREPA LADY

GRADE Z

Monday, July 13, 2026

Overview

AREPA LADY in Jackson Heights underwent a NYC health inspection on July 13, 2026 and scored 48 points. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
77-17 37 AVENUE
Queens, NY 11372
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections
1 failures

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 03A

Food from unapproved or unknown source

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking

📋 Code Requirements

Purchase from licensed, inspected suppliers; maintain invoices; no home-prepared foods

CDC Risk Factor: Food from Unsafe Sources
NYC Health Code Article 81, Section 81.11
Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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AREPA LADY — Inspection Questions

Did AREPA LADY pass their NYC health inspection on July 13, 2026?
AREPA LADY underwent inspection on July 13, 2026 with a score of 48 points. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did AREPA LADY have?
AREPA LADY had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 03A mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 03A (Food from unapproved or unknown source) is a critical violation. All food must come from approved, inspected sources to ensure safety Unapproved sources may contain parasites, chemicals, or pathogens not eliminated by cooking