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DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT

Food safety records indicate DONNAS CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT in POMPANO BEACH has 6 inspections with a 2.5/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2617 West Atlantic Boulevard
Pompano Beach, Florida, 33069
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13455965

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans stacked with moisture between them.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve portion cups stored on the floor at front counter.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table shelf. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw seasoned goat and oxtail stored over unwashed potatoes. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Ob raw chicken over raw oxtail in walk-in cooler. Observed raw oxtail over raw fish in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877514

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans on shelf above 3 compartment sink wet nesting.
  • 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 (80-95F - Hot Holding) on shelf above stove at room temperature. Per operator fried less than 1 hour ago. Operator placed in hot holding unit to reheated . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 10/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8866016

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container the scoop handle in contact with flour. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm. Operator added more chlorine rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 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 macaroni and cheese (129-130F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit per operator held out of temperature less than one hour. Operator increased heat of unit. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8721962

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open water bottle on prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed hotel pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf above three compartment sink Repeat Violation
  • 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 peas (45-47F - Cooling)in deep stock pot per operator held on stove over night and placed in walk-in cooler at 7:00am see stop sale.
  • 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 beef liver over whole fish in true reach in . Operator removed liver and placed on other side of cooler.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed peas (45-47F - Cooling)in deep stock pot per operator held on stove over night and placed in walk-in cooler at 7:00am
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm at front counter. Operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed beans in deep stock pot on shelf in walk-in cooler.

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8534780

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink above prep area in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans not dried properly on rack at dishwasher area. Operator moved to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed stored raw fish pieces at 41F uncovered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/24/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344140

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans stacked wet. Employee separated to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-16-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed three compartment sink with sanitizer step skipped. Operator set up properly and cleaned pans again. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at stove, utensils stored in standing water at 70F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler, cooked potatoes at 42F not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter, wipe cloths not stored in sanitizing solution. Employee set up sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown chemical with no label. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site