DONNA'S REST & COCKTAIL LOUNGE
5434 N UNIVERSITY DR · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In kitchen Hobart reach in, raw prepped pig tail (52-54F – Cooling). Per employee, prepped more than 4 hrs – done night before and in cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation**
03D-07-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food removed from cold holding for necessary preparation rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit during the preparation process and was not cooled back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In kitchen Hobart reach in, raw prepped pig tail (52-54F – Cooling). Per employee, prepped more than 4 hrs – done night before and in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) At front counter large HOT CASE – fried chicken (114-145F – Hot Holding); fried plantains (118F – Hot Holding). 2) At front counter small HOT CASE – assorted meat patties (108-112F – Hot Holding). Per manager all items cooked and in cases 2-2.5 hrs. All items returned to kitchen to reheat properly for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser batteries dead in men's restroom.
Basic 7
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee in kitchen wearing watch.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor area around wall past dish machine and under triple sink has food debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup around cooling unit in walk in freezer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in container of standing water on prep table in kitchen. Employee dumped water, replaced with new, and placed on stove to heat and maintain hot. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two hot cases at front counter missing ambient thermometers.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at lounge bar hand sink. Manager made a sign and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottles in kitchen 2 door reach in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 5:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.