La Dona, a Mexican restaurant in Sunrise, Florida, was temporarily closed after a routine inspection on November 1, 2024. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation cited the establishment for 18 violations, including 5 high-priority infractions.
The Broward County eatery, located at 1800 Sawgrass Mills Cir 2460, Suite 2460, failed two follow-up inspections on November 2, 2024. The first review found 4 remaining violations, which kept the restaurant closed, while the second inspection that day allowed La Dona to reopen with 3 infractions still needing correction.
The restaurant received 5 high-priority, 5 intermediate, and 8 basic violations during the initial inspection.
State records revealed that inspectors found live, small flying insects in the kitchen and food preparation areas. Uncooked chicken was stored with ready-to-eat beef in a cooler. Several time/temperature management for safety foods were held at temperatures outside of the recommended degrees, leading to a stop sale order.