Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
70
Score
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Margate restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
52
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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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. Employee cutting garlic at prep line with no gloves. Informed employee that they should be wearing gloves when preparing food. Employee washes hands and put on gloves.
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Three new employees employed more than three months not informed their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement to operator. Employees fill out firm during inspection. Operator informed employees **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink, no soap provided.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
55
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in container of water 99F. Operator placed container on oven to heat up water now at 156F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed at callback same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed symptoms and illnesses with operator. Provided hand out to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board across Cookline soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used to make sanitizer solution. Operator remade solution in appropriate sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of jerk sauce stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils stored in container of water 99F. Operator placed container on oven to heat up water now at 156F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents at Cookline soiled with dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator discarded wash cloth **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In kitchen hot box, boiled banana (110F - Hot Holding). Per employee in box one hour. Employee returned to boil above 165F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available.
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Employee jacket on top of canned drinks in back storeroom. 2) Employee cell phones on shelf next to single service to go items. Employees moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's restroom door open. **Repeat Violation**
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door does not self close. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
61
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. -Observed raw containers with beef stored over cases with drinks in walk-in freezer. Operator relocate drinks to another unit. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed a unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed 2 bags with beans stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -Observed no self closing device on both restrooms doors.
32-17-4
64
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
70
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked peas in walk-in cooler. Per operator, peas cooked on 09/06/2022.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage container. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Observed a ceiling tile missing in kitchen area.
36-36-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery.
How does Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Margate?
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Margate average of 80.
Has Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donnas Caribbean Restaurant & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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