Donnas Restaurant in Plantation
Last inspected:
3951 W Broward Blvd Ste A170, Plantation, FL 33312Donna's Restaurant in Plantation has accumulated 227 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces persistent compliance issues, with employee health reporting violations being the most frequently cited problem. Fire safety inspections documented two missing portable fire extinguishers in 2019, including one stored under a hand wash sink. The restaurant received one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine, and recent inspections show a pattern of recurring high-priority violations, with four cited in January 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Donnas Restaurant in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.1
violations / inspection
8.1 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Donnas Restaurant in Plantation: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025035038 | $200.00 | Mar 20, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Donnas Restaurant in Plantation: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. K class stored under Hand wash sink
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Donnas Restaurant in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections30 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Donnas Restaurant in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Donnas Restaurant in Plantation last inspected?
- Donnas Restaurant in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 16, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Donnas Restaurant in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at Donnas Restaurant in Plantation are: Employee health reporting, Proper sanitizing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Donnas Restaurant in Plantation had?
- Donnas Restaurant in Plantation has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Donnas Restaurant in Plantation find?
- Donnas Restaurant in Plantation was most recently inspected on January 16, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Donnas Restaurant in Plantation ever been shut down?
- No, Donnas Restaurant in Plantation has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Donnas Restaurant in Plantation had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Donnas Restaurant in Plantation has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Donnas Restaurant in Plantation faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Donnas Restaurant in Plantation has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Donnas Restaurant in Plantation been fined?
- Donnas Restaurant in Plantation has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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