Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
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11447 W Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33323Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has a complex compliance history marked by recurring high-priority violations and one emergency closure. The facility was emergency-closed on November 25, 2019 for roach activity. Across 23 inspections since 2022, the facility has accumulated 189 total violations, averaging 8.2 per inspection—substantially above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, employee health policy violations in 4 of 8, and shell stock handling violations in 5 of 8. Time-as-control violations (using time instead of temperature to ensure food safety) and management awareness failures have also been recurring findings. In February 2024, an administrative complaint was recommended following violations including management awareness failures, employee health reporting lapses, improper hand washing, unapproved food sources, and shell stock requirement breaches. The facility received a formal disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 documented 18 violations including high-priority chemical storage, proper cooking temperature, and parasite destruction failures, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Most recent closure: November 25, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019061133 | $400.00 | Nov 27, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections41 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on November 25, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Don Carlin Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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