DONA PAULINA I
8263 SW 40 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the pizza area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the pizza area. **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-21: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.observed missing ceiling tiles in the kitchen area.
- 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans stored in a a dirty shelf located in the kitchen area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tiles by the pizza area.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under charbroiled grill soiled
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened coke can, bottle of water stored inside of the kitchen reach in cooler . Operator discarded drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 06/23
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Rima Ighmouracene, Ismaris Balmsseda expired on 01/01/25
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/17/2025 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets in the kitchen torn.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during the inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 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 front counter Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm).
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside the handwashing sink next to pizza oven. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 employee phone on preparation table at kitchen.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed tongs from oven handle. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
- 24-24-4:Basic - Observed reach in freezer containing no food stored outside near back exit door.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back exit door not self closing.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at cook line.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. **Time Extended**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washing machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed top of dish washing machine soiled. **Time Extended**
- 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door. **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 36-60-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
22
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish washing machine soiled.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored in rice and bread crumbs at back preparation area.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout establishment.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on ceiling tiles at cookline. Observed black like substance above ware washing area.
- 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 employee cell phone stored on dry storage shelves.
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at kitchen area at cookline.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef stored on floor at walk in cooler.
- 08B-42-4:Basic - Food stored outside. Observed reach in freezer containing ravioli, bread, chicken nuggets and broccoli outside near exit door.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall behind ice machine in front of Walk in Cooler. Observed hole in wall near slicer at back preparation area, and at the bottom of wall. Observed at pizza preparation area.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a utensils in standing water at 81°F at kitchen on stove.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black like substance at fan in walk in cooler.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed at back door at storage area.
- 36-60-5:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed at bottom screen door at back preparation area.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls not inverted at kitchen preparation area.
- 38-04-4:Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Observed at walk in cooler.
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in cooler also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked corn (48F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler at cook line. As per employee, for less than 30 minutes. Employee placed item inside reach in cooler. Observed bleu cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at top portion of reach in cooler at pizza preparation area. As per manager, since 2 days prior. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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.
- 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. Repeat Violation
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment remodeled dining area and turned half into a food preparation area. Observed a counter with hand sink, ice bin, coffee machine, pastry warmers and reach in freezers, also observed establishment added new pizza oven with a hood and a pastry station with stand alone mixer and mini oven. All exposed in dining area not protected from contamination. Observed establishment converted back storage area into preparation area containing ice machine, reach in freezer, 2 preparation tables, dry storage rack and slicer. 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.
- 14-16-4:Intermediate - Observed multiple plates chipped at pizza preparation area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).