Carvel

11392 West State Road 84, Davie, FL 33321
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 18, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Carvel has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Davie restaurant, which scores around 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee serving ice cream while wearing a wrist watch. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
95
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked with white table in kitchen area. Employee removed table. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food stored in walk-in cooler next to ingredients used in establishment. Employee removed establishment ingredients from shelf holding employee item. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor surface from hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator tightened pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a way to allow proper air drying. Operator stored mop in a way to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
78
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with grooves soiled and no longer cleanable. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink located at front counter used to wash nozzle Operator removed and sanitized sink. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed cups and lids for guests stored next to hand washing sink exposed to splash **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in cake basting with bracelet. Operator removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind equipment on floors with build up of old food residue. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung mop to dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Aug 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel?

Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carvel.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Davie?

Carvel most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.

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 roughly once per year on average.