DONNA MARE
3921 COLLINS AVE, Miami Beach FL 33140 · 305.538.3373
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (64 F - Cold Holding) left at room temperature for around 1 hr. Employee place ice underneath.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at the bar area because sanitizer and soap lines were mixed ins the same container. Manager adjusted all chemicals.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork above cooked meatballs in walk in cooler. Chef inverted them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside the hand sink at the prep pasta area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towel at the hand sink at the prep pasta area. Station was restocked.
Abrasives and detergents not removed during the rinse process. Observed at the bar area. Detergent and sanitizer line inserted in the same container.Manager readjusted all chemicals.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee bottles of waters next to clean utensils in the ware washing area. Employee moved them.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a leak underneath the bar hand sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee corrected it.
Dec 22, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Observed new prep area for pastas was added without submitting Plan Review. New prep area with prep tables, mixers, hand sink and other equipments.
Dec 8, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Observed new prep area for pastas was added without submitting Plan Review. New prep area with prep tables, mixers, hand sink and other equipments.
Sep 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employees just put gloves on without washing their hands when manipulating food items. No soap provided at the stations. Chef coached the employees and they washed their hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw seafood inside walk in cooler. Employee corrected it immediately inverting the items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at the Bar area and missing and the pasta prep area. Paper towel was restocked in all the stations.
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/. Observed new prep area for pastas was added without submitting Plan Review. New prep area with prep tables, mixers, hand sink and other equipments.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at the hand sink located in front of the cook line. Station was restocked.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed whole apple for self service without wrapping. The apples were moved to the back until ready to be wrapped.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside the ice machine located in front of the walk in freezer.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank at the bar area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the flour. Chef fix the scoop position.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing sign at the pasta prep area.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Station was restocked.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in mixer equipment.
Food stored on floor. Observed pork in a box stored in the floor. Employee moved it immediately.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven handle. Employee moved it out.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining at the hand sink located in front of the pizza station. Maintenance employee cleaned the line.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed missing sneezeguard at the buffet line : exposed cut watermelon, exposed cut pineapple, exposed cut honeydew, exposed cut cantaloupe at the buffet line. Operator ordered the equipment to protect the food and will cover the food with plastic.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk at 52 F inside reach in cooler at coffee station. Chef discarded the milk even though milk was inside cooler for less than 4 hrs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with accumulation of old debris. Employee cleaned it immediately.
Open condiments / toppings provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed open containers with brown sugar, almonds and walnuts at the buffet line. Employee placed a plastic lid on the top.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching dirty dishes and then, touching clean dishes without washing his hands. Employee washed his hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed organic raw shell eggs above sauté mushrooms and washed vegetables. Chef moved the eggs to the bottom.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Employee washed it immediately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front hand sink used to drop leftover.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Long white cutting boards at the front counter.
Food stored on floor. Observed French fries boxes on the walk in freezer floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed accumulation of water at the bottom of the breakfast prep reach in cooler.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining in handwssh sink at the front.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rubbing hands for around 8 seconds while washing his hands. Employee was explained about the correct procedure.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (64 F - Cold Holding) left at room temperature for around 1 hr. Employee place ice underneath.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old debris on can opener. Employee washed it.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing soap at the hand sink station located at the front of the cook line. Station was restocked.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. As per employee, sanitizer solution.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while prepping food at the kitchen ( fruit salad station ). Employee discarded the food immediately.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Towel was replaced for food grade plastic mat.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed D.M. BOH 4 ( hand sink ) in disrepair. Maintenance employee fixed it immediately.
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