Donna's Caribeans Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Donna's Caribeans Restaurant has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 10, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Plantation restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
17
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding device behind front counter, fried chicken (115F - Hot Holding). Per operator finished cooking today approximately at 12:00pm and placed in steam table at approximately 12:00pm. Per operator out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator reheated to 168F. At the front counter, sweet plantains (127F - Hot Holding). Per operator finished cooking today approximately at 12:00pm and placed in steam table at approximately 12:00pm. Per operator out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator reheated to 199F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Fried chicken (113F- hot holding). Per operator cooked and placed in hot holding device at 1:00 pm. Per operator out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Operator reheated. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. In the kitchen under triple sink. Approximately 14 small flying insects seen flying and not landing. Approximately 5 small flying insects seen landing under triple sink on bucket. Approximately 7 small flying insects seen landing on dry storage shelf. Approximately 3 small flying insects seen landing on wall above microwave. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: 1 small flying insect seen not landing in hallway. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
74
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Sep 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-20: Extending time for operator to clean ceiling. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in the back prep area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-20: Operator needs time to repair. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the front in counter next to hot holding/cooking device - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-20: Extended time for operator to obtain hand washing sign **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
86
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
23
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for Davian W. employed more than 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-09: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Still observed. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
90
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for Davian W. employed more than 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-09: Still observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-13: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Nov 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flying insects flying around passage way leading to bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-09: Observed approximately 6 flying insects flying around passage area leading to bathroom. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed no proof of training for Davian W. employed more than 2 months. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 4 flying insects flying around passage way leading to bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed potato salad (45F @ 9:45 - Cooling since 8:00, second temperature 48F at 10:24). Items were being cooled in portion cups and placed in plastic pan to be cooled in flip top cooler. **Warning**
03D-15-4
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. Observed no proof of training for Davian W. employed more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-13-5
70
Aug 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed live, small flying insects in passage way leading to restroom and restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Observed approximately 6 flying insects flying from and landing on box containing green plantains in passage way leading to restroom and mop storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting above three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-03: Still observed.
24-08-4
82
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bread fruit (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gungo peas (51F - Cold Holding); cow foot (47F - Cold Holding); tripe (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed gungo peas (51F - Cold Holding); cow foot (47F - Cold Holding); tripe (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed live, small flying insects in passage way leading to restroom and restroom. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded cabbage prepared more than 24 hours not date marked. PIC date marked item. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting above three compartment sink. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed +200ppm. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-07-4
45
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (45-49F - Cooling); beef tripe (47F - Cooling); cow foot (53F - Cooling). Per operator, items were placed in cooler the night prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white rice (45-49F - Cooling); beef tripe (47F - Cooling); cow foot (53F - Cooling). Per operator, items were placed in cooler the night prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F within 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit used to check chemical sanitizer at three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting above three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 200+ ppm. Corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Patties (82F - Hot Holding) Items were placed in warming unit at approximately 8:00am. Items were out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee placed patties in oven to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Mac and Cheese (54F - Cooling). Per operator item was not prepared or packaged today. Food was prepared prior to 2:30pm yesterday and placed to cool.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed Mac and Cheese (54F - Cooling). Per operator item was not prepared or packaged today. Food was prepared prior to 2:30pm yesterday and placed to cool. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips used to check chlorine used in sanitizing solution.
16-37-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Back of house. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense sugar. PIC removed.. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Back of house next to walk in cooler. Observed one dead roach next to water heater. Employee removed and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Reach in cooler in back of house. Observed opened bottle of employee beverage stored in cooler next to microwave. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
47
Jan 4, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. #1: callaloo (112F - Hot Holding) Operator states less than 2 hours. Observed water underneath steam table to be low. Operator added more water and reheated items to 165F. #2: vegetable Jamaican patty (110F - Hot Holding); mild beef Jamaican patty (111F - Hot Holding); spicy beef Jamaican patty (115F - Hot Holding); Jamaican chicken patty (113F - Hot Holding) Observed at front counter in display case. Operator states less than 2 hours and reheated all Jamaican patties to 165F and raised temperature of display unit. #3: salt fish fritter (119F - Hot Holding) Observed at front display steam table. Observed fritters over stacked high above fill line. Operator removed excess to another hot holding unit and reheated all the fritters to 165F. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: #1: callaloo none at time of inspection #2: Jamaican beef patty 111°F operator states less than 2 hours and reheated items to 165°F. Operator moved Jamaican beef Patties to another functioning warmer. #3: no salt fish during time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-04: **Time Extended**
38-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Donna's Caribeans Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Donna's Caribeans Restaurant on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Donna's Caribeans Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Donna's Caribeans Restaurant.
How does Donna's Caribeans Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Donna's Caribeans Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Donna's Caribeans Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Donna's Caribeans Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Donna's Caribeans Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Donna's Caribeans Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Donna's Caribeans Restaurant is inspected around five times per year on average.
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