DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT
18198 Northwest 27th Avenue
Florida, 33056
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed customer handwashing sink missing the hot water handle.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple cracked containers in the storage rack and walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in standing water by the stove. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulated grease.
- 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 fried fish (102F - Hot Holding) stored in the hot box for less than 1 hour, as per operator. Operator placed item in the oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed storage and seasoning rack in the kitchen with accumulated dust.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the customer bathroom due to missing handle.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/17/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the front counter. Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 49F.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple storage containers cracked in the walk in cooler and storage area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled in the kitchen.
- 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 fried fish (51F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
- 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 fried fish (51F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the walk in freezer. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown stew chicken (45F-48F - Cold Holding); marinated pork (44F-49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown stew chicken (45F-48F - Cold Holding); marinated pork (44F-49F - Cold Holding) stored in the walk in cooler over night as per operator.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Observed no chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - Observed no soap provided at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator placed new bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kareem and obrian with expired certificate.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various buckets of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cups on floors in hallway. Manager moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of flour. Located in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged. Corrected On-Site
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 952-4189
Website: https://www.donnascaribbean.com/
Google Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
(115 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Tuesday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wednesday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Thursday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:7:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
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