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
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped ice cream cones held at front counter unprotected. Operator moved behind display sneeze guard **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Salah Uddin 4-1-21 **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area, restroom hand wash sinks. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for any employees at time of inspection **Warning**
Basic 4
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kickplate to walk in cooler step in poor repair **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at not in use flip top, 2 door low top reach in coolers at front counter **Warning**
33-31-5Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers, ice cream machines in establishment **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:21 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.