DONATO'S RISTORANTE
4831 SW 148 AVE, Davie, FL, 33330
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 20, 2025
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 08A-02-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at walk in freezer - raw chicken (not commercially packaged) stored over box of cannolis. Employee stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 08B-02-4CriticalCorrected on site
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed on front counter - pizza by the slice not protected. Employee stored item properly. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in kitchen area - 2 boxes of oil stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-08-4RepeatCorrected on site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in kitchen. Employee cleaned item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in reach in cooler at expo room - Gatorade bottles stored next to garlic oil. Employee discarded item at will. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-12-5Corrected on site
Stored food not covered. Container of butter in reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered item.
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of butter in reach in cooler not covered. Employee covered item. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 23-24-4Corrected on site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwave in kitchen. Employee cleaned item. Observed mold like substance around walk in cooler entrance. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed butcher block counter top soiled with mold like substance.
Intermediate
- 13-03-4Corrected on site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in pizza preparation without hair restraint. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.