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DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

4200 NW 12 ST · LAUDERHILL · Broward County · FL 33313

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3393017
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8505943
DBPR license1624007

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority3 Intermediate2 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 4

#3High Priority22-42-4

High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3CS chlorine 10 Ppm. Operator added chlorine rechecked 100Ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority01A-05-4

High Priority – Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed Larry's shrimp. **Admin Complaint**

Admin ComplaintStop Sale
#5High Priority01B-04-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed Larry shrimp in front display case. 10 packages.

Stop Sale
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liver (127F – Hot Holding), salt fish beans (120F – Hot Holding) in front counter steam table. Per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator removed items and reheated to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Employee cleaned and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.front counter employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate53B-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. Gooden Narisha

Basic 2

#1Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in front of microwave next to coffee machine located at front counter. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.