LA DONA
1800 SAWGRASS MILLS CIR UNIT 2460 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 8
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher at 0PPM, employee added more chemicals, now at 100PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in back storage area, landing on clean dishes and storage racks. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat pineapple, employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (48F – Cooling); cut green tomatoes (48F – Cooling) on pantry station. As per employee, items were cut approximately 5.5 hours earlier.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (49F – Cold Holding); cooked pork (49F – Cold Holding) on cook line. As per employee, items were brought to cook line approximately 2 hours prior to inspection. Employee added ice to product to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-38-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed cut tomatoes (48F – Cooling); cut green tomatoes (48F – Cooling) on pantry station. As per employee, items were cut approximately 5.5 hours earlier.
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers stored in hand washing sink on cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in dishwasher area used for other purposes as evidenced by small flying insect traps stored in hand washing sink. As per manager, traps are stored in sink to eliminate small flying insects. Observed approximately 20 dead small flying insects in basin of sink. Items were removed, sink was cleaned, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at handwashing sink on expo line unable to go dispense paper towels. Employee brought disposable paper towels as a replacement. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed soap container and cleaner spray bottles filled with toxic substances not labeled with common name, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 20 dead small flying insects in basin of hand washing sink in dishwasher area. Employee removed, cleaned,and sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5Basic – Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed paper towel used as food contact surface with cilantro. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink container stored on cook line next to food preparation area.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on top of clean dishes.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pork stored on floor in freezer, employee rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler with pull out drawer on cook line soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.