DON CARLIN RESTAURANT
11447 W OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33323 · 954.578.1464
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above container of raw fish in Walk in Cooler. Manager inverted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019061133 | Nov 27, 2019 | Jan 9, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face and proceeded to grab a clean bowl to store cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1)Container of raw fish stored above container of cooked pork in True double doors reach in cooler. 2) Container of raw shell eggs stored above containers of cooked foods in true double doors reach in cooler. Inverted during inspection.
1 Light shield missing in back of the house.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women bathroom.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee began work proceeded to loaded dishwashing machine and removed the clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Container of raw beef stored above container of raw fish in Walk in Cooler. Manager inverted.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom not completely closed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on hat during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed trays but failed to sanitized them. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed correctly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt, dust. 1) Bins with clean lids under both prep tables in secondary kitchen soiled. 2) Hood filters soiled.
Nov 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In the kitchen under the flip top cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding), raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding), raw beef (48F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen under the flip top cooler raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding), raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding), raw beef (48F - Cold Holding), cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. As per operator out of temperature for more than 4 hours.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee trainings were expired.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching salt in dry storage.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above flip top cooler soiled with dust and debris.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution at 0 ppm. Operator correct solution to 50 ppm.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter used to prepare sanitizer bucket.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler across from cook line, beef cooked 12/7/24 not date marked.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to single service cups on shelf at front counter. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating plantains while slicing.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used to clean prep table at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked yuca stored uncovered in reach in cooler across from cook line.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used to fill sanitizer bucket.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork ribs cooked September 1 not date marked. PIC date marked.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line. Employee removed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used to clean prep table next to clean utensil shelf.
Stored food not covered. Observed Cooked yuka stored uncovered in reach in cooler next to dish machine. PIC covered.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Observed next to handwash sink.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans 58F - Cooling since day prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F. See stop sales.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packs of juice mixes stored with raw beef and chicken. Meats not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored next to raw chicken in reach in freezer. Items not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked black beans 58F - Cooling since day prior to inspection but did not make it to 41F. See stop sales.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored next to service plates behind flip top cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil stored on floor across from walk-in cooler. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - Observed portioning utensil handle not stored above black pepper. - Observed portioning utensil handle not stored above oregano leaves. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Stored food not covered. - Observed cooked rice stored unprotected in reach in cooler. - Observed cooked pork chunks stored unprotected in reach in cooler. - observed cooked noodles stored unprotected in walk-in cooler.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, black beans (75F - Cooling); pork chunks (47F - Cooling). The items were prepared yesterday and were cooling overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over cooked pork and cooked beans. The eggs were moved to a lower shelf to be stored appropriately.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler, black beans (75F - Cooling); pork chunks (47F - Cooling). The items were prepared yesterday and were cooling overnight. The items were discarded. See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.