Donnas Caribbean Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
58
Score
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Deerfield Beach restaurant, which scores around 83. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
58
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No food thermometer could be found at time of inspection
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Some boxes and garbage pickup units were in front of handwashing sink in back prep room by the three compartment sink. Chef cleared area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler at coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); ox tail (48F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to walk in freezer and left door ajar to cool walk in cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water near customer food in walk in cooler. Manager discarded bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
74
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired less than sixty days
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at prep room
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at front counter hand wash sink
31B-04-4
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing at triple sink. Employee washing and rinsing with no sanitize step. No sanitizer in sanitzer compartment. Discussed with operator, operator set up triple sink at 50ppm. Instructed operator to sanitize wares **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-45-4
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. Provided employee reporting agreement **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at warewashing/prep area hand wash sink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles at self service drink station soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink at ware washing/prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for triple sink **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Linda Gordon 12-12-19 only CFM for establishment. 4+ employees engaged in food handling **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer shelves/floor soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Warning**
23-24-4
33
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw fish, chef moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by the prep area
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the cook line, cheffilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the cook line above the water heater
36-36-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donnas Caribbean Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant 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?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant.
How does Donnas Caribbean Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Donnas Caribbean Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Donnas Caribbean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Donnas Caribbean Restaurant 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donnas Caribbean Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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