Carvel

5621 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33076
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
55
Score
Medium Risk

Carvel has been inspected six times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Coral Springs average 77, so Carvel trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Oct 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the triple sink, the hand sink has a bucket stored inside. The bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket inside handwash sink by three compartment sink- operator removed.
31A-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Throughout establishment and in back of kitchen / prep area- pungent odor.
36-64-5
67
Oct 13, 2022
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carvel.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Coral Springs?

Carvel most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Springs average of 77.

Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carvel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carvel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Carvel inspected?

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