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DONA EMPANADA

10822 NW 58 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile showing water damage at kitchen.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled through the kitchen,
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed oil bucket not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handsink next to 3 compartment sink.

Inspection Date: 8/16/2024

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 33-15-4:Basic - Dumpster located outside has no lid.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees with no hair restraints doing food preparation at kitchen area.
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface at back of store.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed inspection posted from 08.06.2021.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cheese tequenos (119F - Hot Holding); Cheese and potato empanadas (118F - Hot Holding) at front counter hot box display. As per manager, less than one hour. Manager increased hot box temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing hot to calibrate thermometer using cold method. Coached employee on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466894

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent at hallway, leading towards restroom area.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed approximately 4 food employees engaged in food and beverage preparation, serving 7 customers at time of inspection. Manager renewed license at time of inspection, refreshed database and observed expiration date October 1, 2024. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466518

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346961

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine located in front counter. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Observed coffee stir straws not individually wrapped for self serve located next to the front door. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt not labeled on shelf at kitchen area, next to the empanada prep station. Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed shredded beef (52F - 58F Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator shredded beef was cooked the day before between 5pm and 6pm, then placed into walk in cooler overnight. Checked temperature today at 10:50 am, temperatures above 41F, more than 6 hours. Warning
  • 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed shredded beef (52F - 58F Cooling) inside walk in cooler. As per operator shredded beef was cooked the day before between 5pm and 6pm, then placed into walk in cooler overnight. Checked temperature today at 10:50 am, temperatures above 41F, more than 6 hours. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); arepas (44F - Cold Holding); corn cachapas (46F - Cold Holding); shredded chicken (45F - Cold Holding) all located inside walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. Operator moved food items into walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(574 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday:8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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