Donato's Ristorante
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
50
Score
Donato's Ristorante has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 20, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Davie average 79, so Donato's Ristorante trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored over box of cannolis. Employee stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed on front counter - pizza by the slice not protected. Employee stored item properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed butcher block counter top soiled with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave in kitchen. Employee cleaned item. Observed mold like substance around walk in cooler entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in pizza preparation without hair restraint. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area - 2 boxes of oil stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in kitchen. Employee cleaned item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at expo room - Gatorade bottles stored next to garlic oil. Employee discarded item at will. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of butter in reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
50
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - packages of Raw Shrimp (commercially packaged) stored directly above cooked lasagna (not commercially packaged) employee stored correctly.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen (glass door) wings (54F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, item not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored item in different cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at front counter in shelf - pizza pie without time mark. As per employee item held for approximately 20 minutes. Employee provided proper time mark. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler.
36-06-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen - Cadco oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at walk in cooler - floor in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in beverage room **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw ground beef stored over fresh garlic in oil at reach in cooler. Operator relocate ground meat to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -Observed chef used his bare hands to touch cheese and sandwich bread. After brief education, chef wash and out gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marked on cheese that was slice 3 days ago. Operator correctly date marked on cheese **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no data marked on cooked lasagna stored in walk in cooler . Per operator, lasagna cooked yesterday morning. Item cooked more than 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -Observed a light shield missing in kitchen area. **Warning**
38-01-4
37
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wings (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was taken from walk-in cooler at approximately 11:00am. Item has been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed chicken in walk-in to rapid cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above ready to eat stuffed mushrooms in lowboy freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink at front of house. Employee replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. No soap at hand wash sink at front of house. Employee replaced. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lasagna prepared May 17 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on prep table across from cook line. **Warning**
21-10-4
45
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed to Operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Obsessed same **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Next to soda nozzles **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed clean machine **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Door of Walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
82
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
58
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donato's Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donato's Ristorante on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donato's Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Donato's Ristorante.
How does Donato's Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Donato's Ristorante most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Donato's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Donato's Ristorante have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Donato's Ristorante 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 Donato's Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donato's Ristorante is inspected around four times per year on average.
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