DONA NELI RESTAURANT 2
14751 SW 184 ST, Miami FL 33187 · 786.777.8420
Last inspected Jan 13, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 1, 2024.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm), manager reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef at reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 reduced oxygen packages of king fish at walk in cooler not removed from packaging to thaw.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (67F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (73F - Cold Holding) at preparation table accross cook line. As per manager for less than 2 hours chef placed products in ice.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sweet plantain (123F - Hot Holding) for less than 2 hours at fryer manager reheated sweet plantain (178F - Hot Holding).
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves at walk in cooler rusted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed fish, chicken, pork, noodles thawed at walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at Tony counter in a container of sugar. Observed at dry storage area in a container of beans. Manager removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 reduced oxygen packages of king fish at walk in cooler not removed from packaging to thaw.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of raw chicken and raw beef of chicken stored on floor at walk in cooler. Manager removed products and stored them properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Also observed fan soiled by the hand wash sink.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler container of chicken quarters, raw beef, raw steak stored uncovered. Coached manager.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not identified on preparation table. Manager labeled product.
Oct 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed at front line waiter prep station, loaves of bread stored in unlined pull out drawer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler, stand reach in cooler unit and prep table reach in cooler, raw chicken and shelled eggs stored over uncovered containers if fries and vegetables.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler, stand reach in cooler unit and prep table reach in cooler, packages of chicken stored over beef, pork and shrimp.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at kitchen prep table flip top cooler sausage links (48F - Cold Holding); as per cook for less than 2 hours from walk in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at kitchen hand sink observed cleaning products stored inside. Employee removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at Tony counter in a container of sugar. Observed at dry storage area in a container of beans. Employee removed.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 reduced oxygen packages of swai at cook line reach in cooler not removed from packaging to thaw.
Food stored on floor. Observed at lobby storage closet boxes of oranges and plastic water bottles stored on floor. Employee removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in cooler container if chicken quarters stored uncovered. Observed at cook line prep cooler containers of fries, chicken, tomatoes stored uncovered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood filters soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not identified on preparation table.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (51 F - Cold Holding); beef broth (48 F - Cold Holding) As per employee foods were cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (51 F - Cold Holding); beef broth (48 F - Cold Holding) As per employee foods were cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken soup and cooked pork inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers inside beans used as scoop, employee removed them.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 thermos stored above clean utensils in the 3 compartment sink.Employee removed them.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a colada above preparation table in kitchen area. Operator discarded it.
Food stored on floor. Observed flour stored in the floor inside the dry storage. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets and hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed food stored inside the reach in cooler not covered. Employees covered the food.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken in standing water in the 3 compartment sink. Employees were coached how to thawed food properly.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at the walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on preparation table. Employee removed them.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with salt not identified on preparation table.
Nov 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her face and then handled food to the dining area.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed her phone and then handled food to the dining area. Employee was coached to wash hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee was coached.
Food stored on floor. Observed a boxes with plantains and a bags with pumpkins stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on the right side of the dry storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sandwich station. Also observed hood filters soiled.
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 34 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority6 Intermediate20 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine sanitizer was not at proper minimum strength - 50 ppm.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her face and then handled food to the dining area.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed her phone and then handled food to the dining area. Employee was coached to wash hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired Oct 1, 2024.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked ground beef and cheese. Employee was coached.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed beans (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (47 F - Cold Holding) As per employee foods were cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (49 F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (47 F - Cold Holding) As per employee foods were cooked yesterday night. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (114 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. As per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee reheated the milk to 165°F.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Employee did not know how to sanitize dishes properly. Employee was coached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled at the kitchen area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at the front counter. Garbage can blocking the access to the hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen area.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed at the coffee station at the front counter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef inside the walk in cooler not date marked.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic container used as scoop inside the dry beans at the dry storage.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee was coached.
Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed a hair razor stored above preparation table in kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board not longer cleanable.
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed a colada above preparation table in kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees food stored inside the reach in freezer at the front counter.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored by the dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed a boxes with plantains and a bags with pumpkins stored on floor inside walk in cooler.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed food stored under dripping water of the ac vent in the walk in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed on the right side of the dry storage.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at the front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 85°F in preparation table. Employee removed the water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the sandwich station. Also observed hood filters soiled.
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed 2 trays stored behind the hand wash sink at the front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed all grains containers not covered at the dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not labeled at the front counter.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at the reach in coolers.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.