Inspection Report

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DONA EMPANADA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3327704
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346961
DBPR license2330020

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (52F – 58F Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator shredded beef was cooked the day before between 5pm and 6pm, then placed into walk in cooler overnight. Checked temperature today at 10:50 am, temperatures above 41F, more than 6 hours. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-36-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed shredded beef (52F – 58F Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator shredded beef was cooked the day before between 5pm and 6pm, then placed into walk in cooler overnight. Checked temperature today at 10:50 am, temperatures above 41F, more than 6 hours. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (45F – Cold Holding); arepas (44F – Cold Holding); corn cachapas (46F – Cold Holding); shredded chicken (45F – Cold Holding) all located inside walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. Operator moved food items into walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic25-09-4

Basic – Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee stir straws not individually wrapped for self serve located next to the front door. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not labeled on shelf at kitchen area, next to the empanada prep station. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.