Carvel and Blimpie
3600 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 · Permanent Food Service · License 1614064
What drove the grade
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 17 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 4 basic-25
- Administrative complaint on Aug 17, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score63
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 19, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Operator states coolers to be removed today
More time givenFixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
More time given
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
More time given
- First visitAug 17, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Unwrapped ice cream cones held at front counter unprotected. Operator moved behind display sneeze guard
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: 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
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: 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.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed at prep area, restroom hand wash sinks. Operator refilled
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: 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
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises.
Multiple unused coolers, ice cream machines in establishment
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Kickplate to walk in cooler step in poor repair
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed above three compartment sink
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.