CARVEL AND BLIMPIE
3600 W COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 17, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (10)
- 08B-02-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Unwrapped ice cream cones held at front counter unprotected. Operator moved behind display sneeze guard
High 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**
High Priority
- 36-11-4
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kickplate to walk in cooler step in poor repair
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Kickplate to walk in cooler step in poor repair **Warning**
Basic
- 22-16-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic - 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**
Basic
- 33-31-5
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers, ice cream machines in establishment
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple unused coolers, ice cream machines in establishment **Warning**
Basic
- 53A-03-7
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
Intermediate - 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**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
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.
Intermediate - 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**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - 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**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5Repeat
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
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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above three compartment sink **Warning**
Basic
- 11-26-1
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
Intermediate - 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**
Intermediate
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.