Donna Mare
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
47
Score
Donna Mare has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 11, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Miami Beach restaurants (averaging 69), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork above cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. Chef inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 at the bar area because sanitizer and soap lines were mixed ins the same container. Manager adjusted all chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside the hand sink at the prep pasta area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink at the prep pasta area. Station was restocked . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Observed at the bar area. Detergent and sanitizer line inserted in the same container .Manager readjusted all chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
16-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottles of waters next to clean utensils in the ware washing area. Employee moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the bar hand sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee corrected it. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new prep area for pastas was added without submitting Plan Review. New prep area with prep tables, mixers, hand sink and other equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: On 12/8/2025: Observed new Director of Engineering is working on the project. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: Plan review application was submitted, but is under review. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new prep area for pastas was added without submitting Plan Review. New prep area with prep tables, mixers, hand sink and other equipments. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: On 12/8/2025: Observed new Director of Engineering is working on the project. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees just put gloves on without washing their hands when manipulating food items. No soap provided at the stations. Chef coached the employees and they washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw seafood inside walk in cooler. Employee corrected it immediately inverting the items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apple for self service without wrapping . The apples were moved to the back until ready to be wrapped. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-15-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the Bar area and missing and the pasta prep area. Paper towel was restocked in all the stations. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new prep area for pastas was added without submitting Plan Review. New prep area with prep tables, mixers, hand sink and other equipments.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located in front of the cook line. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine located in front of the walk in freezer.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at the bar area .
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Chef fix the scoop position . **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the pasta prep area .
31B-04-4
41
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in mixer equipment.
22-31-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle . Employee moved it out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located in front of the pizza station. Maintenance employee cleaned the line. **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pork in a box stored in the floor. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneezeguard at the buffet line : exposed cut watermelon, exposed cut pineapple, exposed cut honeydew, exposed cut cantaloupe at the buffet line. Operator ordered the equipment to protect the food and will cover the food with plastic . **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 52 F inside reach in cooler at coffee station . Chef discarded the milk even though milk was inside cooler for less than 4 hrs. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with accumulation of old debris . Employee cleaned it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Open condiments / toppings provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed open containers with brown sugar , almonds and walnuts at the buffet line. Employee placed a plastic lid on the top . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-04-4
64
Feb 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes and then, touching clean dishes without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed organic raw shell eggs above sauté mushrooms and washed vegetables. Chef moved the eggs to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener . Employee washed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink used to drop leftover.
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards at the front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed French fries boxes on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the breakfast prep reach in cooler .
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handwssh sink at the front. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5
47
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for around 8 seconds while washing his hands. Employee was explained about the correct procedure.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (64 F - Cold Holding) left at room temperature for around 1 hr. Employee place ice underneath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing soap at the hand sink station located at the front of the cook line . Station was restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan.
03G-49-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per employee , sanitizer solution.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while prepping food at the kitchen ( fruit salad station ). Employee discarded the food immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel was replaced for food grade plastic mat. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed D.M. BOH 4 ( hand sink ) in disrepair. Maintenance employee fixed it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
43
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donna Mare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donna Mare on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donna Mare?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Donna Mare.
How does Donna Mare compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Donna Mare most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Donna Mare's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Donna Mare have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Donna Mare 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 Donna Mare inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donna Mare is inspected around three times per year on average.
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