Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
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2901 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Donna's Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 109 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been chronic and recurring: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 inspections, handwashing violations in at least 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections. These patterns indicate persistent systemic management issues around personnel health protocols and basic food handling sanitation. The facility received a formal Warning Issued disposition on December 3, 2024, after an inspection found 9 violations including high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting. Most recent inspection on October 23, 2025, documented 27 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections19 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 23, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Consumer advisory, Approved food source, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 23, 2025 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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