CARVEL AND BLIMPIE
3600 W COMMERCIAL BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped cones not protected from contamination at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on slicer blade. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer towels stored in front counter hand washing sink. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at small hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – 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**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on Delfield low boy reach in at front counter Observed. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris back kitchen. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – 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**
23-03-4Basic – 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**
22-16-4Basic – 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**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of unwashed onions stored over jars of red and green pepper strips. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter **Warning**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:04 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.