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DONOVAN'S STEAKHOUSE

DONOVAN'S STEAKHOUSE located in RIVERVIEW has undergone 8 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

11206 SULLIVAN ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10885450

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust buildup over fryers.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored drink.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia solution bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Chef refill bucket and retested at 150ppm of quaternary ammonia. Corrected On-Site
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time as public health control has no time stamp on cooks line. Chef added proper time stamp to butter. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • 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-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has a dish stored inside it. Employee removed dish and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891995

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected in dry storage. Employee protected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed to the bottom of reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728798

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near oven. Repeat Violation
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-05-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order.
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not date marked for oyster.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink next to tea machines.

Inspection Date: 7/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692277

  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8688451

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **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. Operator provided 1 valid food handler certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Scheduled for 06/20/2024 **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8687600

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 150 ppm Quaternary ammonia. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies near dish machine 5 live flies near soda station 2 live flies at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: 2 live flies in trash can by dishwasher. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **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. Operator provided 1 valid food handler certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8556864

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. 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. Employee phone above prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near oven. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Scoop handle in sugar, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers next to oven. Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to fryers. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 150 ppm Quaternary ammonia. Warning
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies near dish machine 5 live flies near soda station 2 live flies at bar Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49F, sour cream 48 F in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag with oysters. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink on cook line, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to office, employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site 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. Operator provided 1 valid food handler certification. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350774

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted above prep table. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through kitchen.
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor next to dry storage. Repeat Violation
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at soda machine.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted in pizza area.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk in reach in cooler opened 2 days ago not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Cutting boards through out kitchen.
  • 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. Operator provided 2 valid food handler certifications.