DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
19851 NW 2 AVE, MIAMI GARDENS 33169
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed broken ceiling tiles at kitchen area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white and blue cutting boards with cut marks next to preparation table, manager discarded both cutting boards during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with sauce being stored on the floor in dry storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the grounds garbage bags, cardboard boxes around the dumpster area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris at preparation area, employee cleaned properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table at cook line. Manager removed and placed properly inside sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board soiled with food debris table at cook line. Chef removed and placed insiden3 compartment sink and washed properly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside handwashing sink across from 3 compartment sink. Manager cleaned properly during inspection.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
9
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In the lobby and at the entrance of the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - 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
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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
- 16-13-5:Basic - 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
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By the hallway to the bathroom. Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple food containers cracked in the kitchen and walk in cooler. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fish stored on the floor of the kitchen. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - 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
- 06-01-5:Basic - 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
- 35A-02-6:High 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-01-6:High 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
- 41-15-5:High 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
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-05-6:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/5/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
- 33-14-4:Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Observed cardboard dumpster overflowing.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Observed all reach-in cooler shelves with rust. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100+ppm) stored by the 2 compartment sink. Operator remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
- 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in hot water of 131F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed packaged cake slices on the front counter with no date label. As per operator, placed out on 2/3/24. Operator placed date label. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 in the hot holding box: oxtail (127F - Hot Holding/Reheating 169F); stew chicken (118F - Hot Holding/Reheating 172F), stored for about 1 hours before inspection. Operator reheated items to the proper temperature. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Located on prep table.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in kitchen area.
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from vent in men's restroom.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located next to 2 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked mackerel (38F - Cold Holding); cooked beef kidney (34F - Cold Holding) not date marked. All foods were cooked more than 24 hours ago. Manager added date marking.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates not kept in establishment but in corporate office. Manager provided email showing completed certificates.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2024 revealed 11 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4: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**
- 14-11-5: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**
- 36-24-5: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**
- 23-03-4: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**
- 14-33-4: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**
- 36-10-4: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**
- 35A-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**
- 53B-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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/5/2023 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By the entrance of the kitchen. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gaskets are torn. Observed reach in cooler door in the kitchen in disrepair. Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall in front of walk in cooler. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled in the kitchen. Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in coolers and walk in cooler shelves with soil residues. Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed under the 3 compartment sink and stoves soiled. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license with expiration date of 10/01/23. Admin Complaint
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw goat inside the reach in freezer. Warning
- 35A-05-4: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
- 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 cooked fish (117F - Hot Holding) for less than 4 hours at per operator, operator placed inside the oven to be reheated at 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both handwashing sink. Operator placed new roll. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-38-5:Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no chlorine sanitation in the establishment. Operator went to the store to get a bucket of chlorine. Warning
- 53B-13-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
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Phone: (305) 454-9324
Website: http://www.donnascaribbean.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
(781 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday:7:30 AM – 11:00 PM
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025