Riverview, Hillsborough County

DONOVAN'S STEAKHOUSE

11206 SULLIVAN ST, Riverview, FL 33578

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Apr 9, 2026
City
Riverview
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 24503190

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24503191

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-09: Time Extended

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24482179

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2026. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24482180

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 24482176

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Faucet on hand wash sink broken off across from walk in cooler. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24482178

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24482175

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24482177

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24482174

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled, manager labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 24186041

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time as public health control has no time stamp on cooks line. Chef added proper time stamp to butter. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 24186036

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

11-27-4

Detail 24186042

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 24186045

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on cooks line has a dish stored inside it. Employee removed dish and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24186043

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout kitchen have dust buildup.

35B-01-4

Detail 24186039

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

23-03-4

Detail 24186040

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have dust buildup over fryers.

12B-13-4

Detail 24186044

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in cooler. Chef removed and properly stored drink.

29-49-6

Detail 24186038

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler on cooks line.

21-08-4

Detail 24186037

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonia solution bucket tested 0ppm of quaternary ammonia. Chef refill bucket and retested at 150ppm of quaternary ammonia. Corrected On-Site

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23703776

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 46 F in reach in cooler. Employee placed to the bottom of reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23703779

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23703775

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23703777

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 23703778

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not protected in dry storage. Employee protected at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

01C-05-4

Detail 23152532

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Oyster tags not in chronological order.

01C-03-4

Detail 23152537

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Tags not date marked for oyster.

22-02-4

Detail 23152535

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.

31A-11-4

Detail 23152533

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwash sink next to tea machines.

22-20-5

Detail 23152539

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 23152538

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23152534

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near oven. Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 23152536

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-18-4

Detail 23014346

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-29: Time Extended

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-13-5

Detail 22922542

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 valid food handler certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Scheduled for 06/20/2024 Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22922544

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22922545

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 22922543

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Time Extended

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22912795

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 150 ppm Quaternary ammonia. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

35A-02-6

Detail 22912792

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies near dish machine 5 live flies near soda station 2 live flies at bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: 2 live flies in trash can by dishwasher. Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 22912791

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 22912793

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 valid food handler certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 22912796

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22912797

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

29-18-4

Detail 22912798

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22912794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Time Extended

Jun 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 11Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 22910274

High Priority - 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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, advised operator to discontinue using dish machine until it is working properly. 3 Compartment Sink tested 150 ppm Quaternary ammonia. Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 22910273

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 live flies near dish machine 5 live flies near soda station 2 live flies at bar Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22910257

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese 49F, sour cream 48 F in reach in cooler next to fryers. Operator placed items on ice. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01C-10-4

Detail 22910269

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag with oysters. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22910270

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Soda gun at bar. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22910271

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink on cook line, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22910263

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to office, employee replaced at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22910268

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 valid food handler certification. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22910267

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22910260

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

29-18-4

Detail 22910272

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22910262

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22910266

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22910261

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near oven. Repeat Violation Warning

10-01-5

Detail 22910264

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in sugar, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22910265

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers next to oven. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 22910256

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22910258

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in reach in cooler next to fryers. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22910259

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

02C-03-5

Detail 22457603

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Buttermilk in reach in cooler opened 2 days ago not date marked, operator date marked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22457594

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar. Cutting boards through out kitchen.

53B-14-5

Detail 22457600

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 valid food handler certifications.

24-05-4

Detail 22457596

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted above prep table. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22457597

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Through kitchen.

29-18-4

Detail 22457595

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing on cook line.

24-08-4

Detail 22457599

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 22457602

Basic - Food stored on floor. Soda boxes on floor next to dry storage. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 22457601

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice bin at soda machine.

25-06-4

Detail 22457598

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers not inverted in pizza area.

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21902788

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 21902787

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted near fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 21902786

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting near fryers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Time Extended

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 21896684

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies in dish area 3 flies flying around in the kitchen. 8 flies in soda area. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 21896687

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over cooked corn in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21896688

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter 48 F on counter, advised employee to place in ice bath. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21896683

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. Warning

24-05-4

Detail 21896685

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls not inverted near fryers. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21896681

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting near fryers. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21896682

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor near dry storage. Repeat Violation Warning

21-44-1

Detail 21896686

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of soda boxes. Warning

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 21706250

High Priority - 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. Tested 0ppm, operator replaced chlorine tested 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21706251

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood over chocolate in reach in freezer, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21706245

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 21706248

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex employee restroom.

12B-07-4

Detail 21706252

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21706247

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21706249

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor next to dry storage.

31B-04-4

Detail 21706246

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign in employee restroom.

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 20721275

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Did not observed quaternary ammonia test kit.

02A-01-4

Detail 20721277

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed out oyster advisory, operator printed out and posted at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20721274

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nesting on shelf across from dry storage area.

25-05-4

Detail 20721276

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic To-Go containers stored on the floor in dry storage area. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20541610

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 46 Hamburger 47 Put on ice Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 20541616

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk Corrected On-Site

02A-02-4

Detail 20541609

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and consumer advisory provided does not contain the required verbiage. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20541608

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20541606

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board pizza station Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20541607

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

10-20-4

Detail 20541612

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

23-03-4

Detail 20541611

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine

16-48-4

Detail 20541613

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plates on service line Sent back to dishroom Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20541614

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 20541615

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site