DONA NELI MIAMI
12652 SW 8TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08B-27-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed at cook line for spices, inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Also around the prep area in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-31-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Bags for bread at walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
12A-09-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee taking trash out and then proceeded to stored food inside walk in cooler, after that engaged in ware washing without hand washing and changing gloves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
03A-02-5High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whole fish (46F – cold holding) inside walk in cooler as per operator from overnight. Also at reach in cooler next to walk in cooler, raw beef 53F – cold holding); cooked pork (54F – cold holding) as per operator from overnight. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: At call back inspection observed raw chicken 43°F, beef 43°F, Steak 43°F. **Time Extended**
29-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. For hot water. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled( red and white )cutting boards at prep area. Observed food containers at kitchen soiled./ observed knives on wall at cook line soiled with food debris. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tongs inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Employee removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
16-37-1Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at men's restroom dryer dispenser not working properly. No paper towels at all. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
05-10-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures. Thermometer requested and shown by the cook inside a zip lock. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tamales, ground beef, mashed potatoes cook with more than 24 hours not properly labeled: **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
Basic 19
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in units at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-32-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Kitchen above reach in cooler at cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled at kitchen area and dining area. Also soiled ceiling tikes with grease at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
24-14-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed food spatulas in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At prep area at kitchen for raw meats, poultry and vegetables. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
13-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees working at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. On units at kitchen by walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-68-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
14-69-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
10-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between a plastic bottle and shelve. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed equipment over prep area at kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-08-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven and microwave. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
05-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer for reach in cooler located by walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
16-46-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in walk in cooler several containers with old labels dating from 3-2023. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
22-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line, two units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
21-09-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Different types of sauces, sugar, salt. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-13: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:48 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.