Carvel

3411 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Carvel appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 7, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Carvel trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 2 kitchen staff, associated with the business over 60 days, no employee training. **Warning**

53B-02-5

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. Observed: no employee training, and no Employee Reporting form. Emailed a blank copy.

11-26-1

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area behind the diary ports on the infusion machine and chocolate dispenser have an accumulation of dried debris.

23-03-4

Apr 19, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

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. Observed: lack of a plan for hazardous spills.

11-27-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One will be emailed.

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs are lacking in the food service are, 2 hand wash sink. Signs are available at the store. **Corrective Action Taken**

31B-04-4

Oct 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Oct 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Carvel most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carvel have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.

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