DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
19851 NW 2 AVE · MIAMI GARDENS · Dade County · FL 33169
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flying insect by the prep table area. **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed curry chicken(127F – Hot Holding) in the hot box for less than 1 hour, operator reheated curry chicken (181F – Reheating). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) for the front counter, operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee unaware how to set up 3 compartment sink properly. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed single service items on top of a dusty shelves at the front counter. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no manager on duty. Manager arrived during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 9
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the lobby and at the entrance of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches/flies on premises. Observed 1 dead roach under the register and 1 dead roach by the drive thru window. Observed 2 dead flying insects by the drive thru and 1 dead flying insect on the floor in the lobby. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees water bottle in the reach in cooler on top of establishment food, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed soap and sanitizer in the middle of compartment of the 3 compartment sink and rinse in the first compartment. Educated employee and set up properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the hallway to the bathroom. **Warning**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple food containers cracked in the kitchen and walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed fish stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall by the back exit door of the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing in room temperature on the floor of the kitchen. Operator placed item back into reach in freezer. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:03 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.