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DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

19851 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 5, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3358991
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8564858
DBPR license2336448

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches under the stove in the kitchen, 3 live roaches behind the reach in cooler outlet, 10+ live roaches under the 3 compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: At the time of the callback inspection, observed 1 live roach under the 3 compartment sink. Observed 4 dead roaches under the dry storage area by the mop sink, 2 dead roaches under the 3 compartment sink, and 6 dead roaches under the stove and 2 by the front counter hand washing sink. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Donald Williams hired 1 year ago with no employee training. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed Donald Williams hired 1 year ago with no employee training. **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the entrance of the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets are torn. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Walk in cooler gaskets are torn. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen in disrepair. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall in front of walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed hole in the wall in front of walk in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled in the kitchen. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed hood filters soiled in the kitchen. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic14-33-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6Basic36-10-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under the 3 compartment sink and stoves soiled. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:39 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.