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DONA EMPANADA

10822 NW 58 ST · DORAL · Dade County · FL 33178

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3715589
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID13886229
DBPR license2330020

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS at front counter removed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS at front counter removed. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed HWS at front counter reinstalled at a different location than originally installed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate51-16-7

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. As per staff, HWS was removed due to upcoming remodeling. Current arrangement of equipment will be rearranged at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: As per staff, HWS was removed due to upcoming remodeling. Current arrangement of equipment will be rearranged at front counter. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed no plans submitted for review after completion of remodeling at front counter. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter food preparation area and kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed at front counter food preparation area and kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed at front counter food preparation area and kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled over kitchen entrance door. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed AC vents soiled over kitchen entrance door. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed AC vents soiled over kitchen entrance door. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license posted from October 1, 2025. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed no license posted. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed no license posted. **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white chest RIF at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed ice buildup inside white chest RIF at kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed ice buildup inside white chest RIF at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed WIC gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed WIC gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at kitchen area. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-08-19: Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at kitchen area. **Time Extended** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-29: Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at kitchen area. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.