Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CARVEL AND BLIMPIE

3600 W COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3679687
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13569064
DBPR license1614064

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#11High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped cones not protected from contamination at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler on front line turkey (51F – Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (51F – Cold Holding) per employee removed from back reach in and stored in flip top cooler not portion or prep today. Per employee held in unit since 11:00. Employee placed ice packs on items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on slicer blade. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer towels stored in front counter hand washing sink. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate53B-01-5

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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#16Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at small hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at front counter and rear in cooler in back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on Delfield low boy reach in at front counter Observed. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris back kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at front counter Observed. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of soft serve machines soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed Delfield low boy reach in at front counter interior the bottom have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of unwashed onions stored over jars of red and green pepper strips. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:04 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
3 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.