Dona Empanada

10822 NW 58 St, Doral, FL 33178 · Permanent Food Service · License 2330020

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 30 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 29, 2026 (6 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.High priority, repeat · 15 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 22 routine inspection
5 high priority (1 repeat), 3 intermediate, 8 basic (1 repeat)
-50
Administrative complaint on Jul 22, now complaint after follow-up
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score30

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul222026

Routine inspection

16 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 29, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
  Observed HWS at front counter reinstalled at a different location than originally installed.
  Administrative complaintFixed on the spot
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  Observed no plans submitted for review after completion of remodeling at front counter.
  Administrative complaint
Basic6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitAug 19, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
9 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 6 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  More time given
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
  Administrative complaint
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
  More time given
Basic6
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  More time given
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  More time given
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Observed no license posted.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 22, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
16 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  Observed cooked ground beef (53°F - Cooling). As per staff, cooked day before. Also observed, Cooked shredded chicken (49°F - Cold Holding).
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Cooked shredded chicken (49°F - Cold Holding).
  Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135°F to 41°F within 6 hours.
  Observed cooked ground beef (53°F - Cooling). As per staff, cooked day before.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
  Observed at staff at front counter. HWS was removed.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed mop sink splitter with no vacuum breaker.
Intermediate3
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area.
  Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed HWS at front counter removed.
  Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed HWS at kitchen entrance with plastic container inside.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: 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/. As per staff, HWS was removed due to upcoming remodeling. Current arrangement of equipment will be rearranged at front counter.
Basic8
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed containers of salt and sugar not labeled at kitchen area.
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed staff with hair restraint not effective at front counter doing food preparation.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar at kitchen area.
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Observed ice buildup inside white chest RIF at kitchen area.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Observed AC vents soiled over kitchen entrance door.
  Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
  Observed at front counter food preparation area and kitchen area.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Observed license posted from October 1, 2025.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.