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DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

4740 NORTH POWERLINE RD · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33073

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3340437
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8359696
DBPR license1624831

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority22-45-4

High Priority – Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at triple sink. Employee washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. No sanitizer in sanitzer compartment. Discussed with operator, operator set up triple sink at 50ppm. Instructed operator to sanitize wares **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#4High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 7

#5Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at self service drink station soiled **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink at ware washing/prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for triple sink **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Linda Gordon 12-12-19 only CFM for establishment. 4+ employees engaged in food handling **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided employee reporting agreement **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at warewashing/prep area hand wash sink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer shelves/floor soiled **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:49 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.