Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens
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18198 Nw 27 Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33056Donna's Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens has been inspected 5 times since March 2023, accumulating 45 violations—averaging 9 violations per inspection, more than 70% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have dominated the record, particularly employee health reporting (cited in 4 of 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (4 inspections), time-as-control violations (4 inspections), and food contact surface issues (3 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on October 17, 2025 documented 27 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, proper cooking temperatures, time-as-control practices, and handwashing facilities, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens last inspected?
- Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens are: Time as control, Proper cooking temps, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens had?
- Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens find?
- Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens was most recently inspected on October 17, 2025 with 11 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens ever been shut down?
- No, Donnas Caribbean Restaurant in Miami Gardens has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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