DON MATIAS RESTAURANT NO.2
7788 NW 44 ST · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33351
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine 0 Ppm . Operator primed machine rechecked chlorine 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cell phone than engaged in food preparation without washing hands explained to operator hand washing technique. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2023 **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp over empanadas not all commercially packaged in true reach in freezer. Employee moved shrimp to lower shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steak peppers onions (120-130F – Hot Holding) sitting in a pan on top of flat top stove. Employee less than 4 hours employee increased heat on flat top. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink with sanitizer bucket stored in it **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen
53B-05-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on flip top cooler and true reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed plastic water bottle on prep table
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking water bottle in food prep area
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease on floor behind fryer
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bag of cabbage and potatoes on floor in walk-in cooler.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave Interior has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves rust that has pitted the surface
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind the grill
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:29 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.