DONA NELI MIAMI
12652 SW 8TH ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33184
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ham stored inside non food grade bag at sandwich station. Employee removed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tostones inside reach in cooler next to kitchen exit door. Employee replaced chicken under tostones. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed caramelized onion (73F – Hot Holding) on stove. Employee placed product on flat grill for reheat.
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler next to back exit door. Also observed white cutting board soiled with black mold like substance on reach in cooler across cook line **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers stored inside hand wash sink. Employee removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4Intermediate – Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed next to coffee machine at service window.
Basic 14
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled. Also observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
16-16-4Basic – Cups not sanitized after rinse at bar triple sink. Coached employee on proper washing procedures. Employee set up triple sink (Chlorine – 100 ppm) and proceded to wash, rinse and sanitize items. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without hair restraint while preparing food at kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plantains stored on floor at kitchen next to exit door. **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer. Also observed inside reach in cooler at service window station. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop inside mashed potato container with handle in contact with product stored in walk in cooler. Employee removed the item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 110F next to reach in cooler. Employee discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled across cook line.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside reach in cooler across cook line.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on shelve across cook line. Employee inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cutting board on preparation reach in cooler.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:05 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.