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 dateDecember 10, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3679687
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13570593
DBPR license1614064

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Observed – From initial inspection : High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cones at front counter not properly protected from contamination. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: At time of callback inspection still observed **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – Observed – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: At time of callback inspection still observed **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#5Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – Observed – From initial inspection : 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** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Observed – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of soft serve machines build up of dust at front counter. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: At time of callback inspection still observed **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Observed – From initial inspection : Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: At time of callback inspection not observed **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:15 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 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.