Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
3600 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Part of: Carvel Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed once for roach activity in November 2020. The facility has averaged 6.4 violations per inspection across 21 inspections since 2023, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent: proper hand and arm washing violations appeared in 9 of the last 5 inspections, chemical storage violations in 8 of the last 5 inspections, and employee health violations in 3 of the last 5 inspections. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $1,040 in fines. The most recent inspections in November and December 2025 both resulted in administrative complaints being recommended, with the December 10 inspection finding 10 violations including high-priority violations for hand washing and chemical storage. The December 10 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: November 24, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $1,040.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026004356 | $640.00 | Nov 10, 2025 | Orlando | |
| 2--2020056148 | $400.00 | Dec 2, 2020 | Tampa |
Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 4 inspections29 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 10, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on November 24, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 10, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,040.00 in fines.
- How much has Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Carvel and Blimpie in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,040.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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