DONNA'S CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT IN THE_PINES
9017 PINES BLVD · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33024
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-42-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Ware washing sink at 10ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 dead roach behind box of tiles in storage section in dining room.. 1 dead roach on floor in office. Operator cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Hot box at front counter counter; beef patties (110F – Hot Holding) , held less than 4 hours ago. Operator discarded at will . * corrected on site. Suggested using TPHC. 2. Vulcan oven ; grilled chicken (117F – Hot Holding); sweet plantains (109F – Hot Holding) held less than 2 hours ago. Observed equipment on low heat, operator increased temperature to reheat foods to 165F above **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 2
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Manager on duty certification expired for Anita Smith Reid. **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 5
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding in disrepair in hallway to restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 85F in cook line. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in hot holding unit at front counter. **Warning**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength in kitchen. Wiping cloth at 0ppm chlorine, operator remade to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:43 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.