Carvel 2618

8349 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 31, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Carvel 2618 stretching back to 2022. Carvel 2618 was last inspected on Jul 31, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

“Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Carvel 2618's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, located at front counter.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located near the ice cream maker.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed front counter chest freezer interior soiled.

22-16-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed waffle bowls, and ice cream cones not covered, located at front counter.

08B-12-5

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area.

22-16-4

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

53B-01-5

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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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. Emailed form to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by a table and a mixer.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in the lobby with water damage.

36-32-5

Basic - Observed raisins bucket stored on floor in the walk in cooler. Operator placed on the rack. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath equipments.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gasket soiled.

23-03-4

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm).

22-43-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverages stored inside the walk in cooler.

08B-49-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator changed solution during inspection observed 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel 2618 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel 2618 on file is from Jul 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel 2618?

Across the inspection record, “reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carvel 2618.

How does Carvel 2618 compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Carvel 2618 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Carvel 2618's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carvel 2618 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carvel 2618 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carvel 2618 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carvel 2618 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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