CARVEL AND BLIMPIE
3600 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 954-731-7339
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
MAY 24
OCT 24
SEP 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026004356 | Nov 10, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 | $640 |
| 2--2020056148 | Dec 2, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped ice cream cones held at front counter unprotected. Operator moved behind display sneeze guard
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
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area, restroom hand wash sinks. Operator refilled
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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
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
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kickplate to walk in cooler step in poor repair
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
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers, ice cream machines in establishment
Dec 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed - From initial inspection : High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cones at front counter not properly protected from contamination.
Observed - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
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.
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.
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.
Nov 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cones at front counter not properly protected from contamination. From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: At lime of callback inspection still observed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
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.
Nov 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped cones not protected from contamination at front counter area.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on slicer blade.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer towels stored in front counter hand washing sink.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at small hand washing sink at front counter.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on Delfield low boy reach in at front counter Observed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris back kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on kitchen floor.
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.
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.
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.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of unwashed onions stored over jars of red and green pepper strips.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cones at front counter not properly protected from contamination.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up single serve plastic utensils from floor place in garage then proceeded to prepare ice cream order without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand whisk and wiping cloth stored inside handwashing sink in back kitchen
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen area
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sliced American cheese removed from package on 09/04 per employee not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled in the unisex restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee container of rice and black beans stored in Delfield reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Plastic soda bottles stored on the floor at front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Tops of soft serve machines build up of dust at front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
Oct 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both freezer chest in rear kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frigidaire freezer chest gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (50F - Cold Holding); turkey (48F - Cold Holding); slice provolone (51F - Cold Holding) ham (50F - Cold Holding) tomato half (51F - Cold Holding) in double pans with ice packs on bottom and sides of pans. Not portion or prep today. Per operator held out of temperature less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice packs on items.
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Galaxy freezer chest.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2021
Food stored on floor. Observed box of can whipping cream and strawberries in syrup on the floor in walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both freezer chest in rear kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Frigidaire freezer chest gasket soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open water bottle on shelf next to piping gel and whipped cream in walk-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped cones not protected from contamination at front counter area. Operator discarded cones.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back kitchen area. Operator provided.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at toppings area and back kitchen area throughout.
Ice buildup in front counter reach-in freezer #1 and dining area reach-in #1.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator discarded improperly stored spoons.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator inverted.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter- observed container of water inside hand washing sink.
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.