Carvel and Blimpie
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
30
Score
The Carvel And Blimpie located at 3600 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, had a high-risk inspection on November 6, 2025, with a score of 30. This inspection identified 2 critical, 4 major, and 10 minor violations. Previous inspections for this frozen dessert establishment have also predominantly resulted in high-risk classifications.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
30
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
30
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
May 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
47
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
90
Jan 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Nov 6, 2025 Inspection
Basic - 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**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets on Delfield low boy reach in at front counter Observed. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris back kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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**
22-08-4
Basic - 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**
23-03-4
Basic - 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**
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed bag of unwashed onions stored over jars of red and green pepper strips. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket **Warning**
42-01-4
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed unwrapped cones not protected from contamination at front counter area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-02-4
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of food debris on slicer blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer towels stored in front counter hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at small hand washing sink at front counter. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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