Donnas Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
33
Score
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant's latest score of 33 falls below the Coral Springs average of 77. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
33
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (47-50F - Cold Holding); snapper fish (51F - Cold Holding); cooked oxtail (47F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed walk in door kept open, upon arrival. Operator closed door properly and moved foods to cool down in the freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: 1) Ox tail (42F - Cold Holding) 2) Raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4 hrs. Operator placed inside walk in freezer for quick chill **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 bottles not secured next to soda machine in dining area - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-31: Observed same **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fried plantains (98F - Hot Holding) on hot well behind front line. Observed plantains stacked on a shallow container not deeply seated in hotwell. Operator placed in oven to reheat to 165F° **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket on front line (Chlorine 200ppm) too strong. Operator remade to proper 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket container of raw beef on floor in walk in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee fruit bowl and yogurt not segregated inside single door glass front cooler. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Juices bottled by Donna's lacking date of package
02D-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks in front dining area unsecured
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in dining area and above food line accumulated with dust
36-34-5
64
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to 3 Compartment sink Employee removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present
16-37-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of drinking water. Employee removed item **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on top of food prep table Employee removed item **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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.
16-13-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
52
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter hot holding box, jerk chicken (105F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (115F - Hot Holding). Items in box less than 2 hours. Items reheating to 165°F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 10 live roaches on the floor at the back door in the kitchen Approximately 5 live roaches under reach in cooler in kitchen
35A-05-4
74
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. fritter (119°F - Hot Holding) At front counter display, fritters were stacked high above fill line. Operator moved fritters to a deeper pan. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in handwash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and car keys next to cutting board holding cut vegetables. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donnas Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Donnas Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.
Has Donnas Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Donnas Caribbean Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donnas Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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