Donatella Cuisine

400 Sw 22Nd Ave, Miami, FL 33135

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

High Risk

Donatella Cuisine has been inspected three times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to 11 violations.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Donatella Cuisine trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over unwashed vegetables at reach in cooler.

08A-04-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water.

29-04-4

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.

50-04-4

Feb 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 14, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Donatella Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Donatella Cuisine on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Donatella Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Donatella Cuisine most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Donatella Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Donatella Cuisine have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Donatella Cuisine 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 Donatella Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Donatella Cuisine is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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