Carvel
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Carvel has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average for Hialeah sits at 76, putting Carvel on the better side of that line. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled with water marks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled with water marks. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. **Warning**
22-12-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap inside customer bathroom. Employee provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use condiment scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed condiments scoops on top soiled plastic containers, employee removed, washed and stored properly. Coached employee on proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris at preparation area. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled with food debris in back preparation area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with dark substance behind kitchen equipment at preparation area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom door not clean. Observed dark stains on bathroom door. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler and walk in cooler door handle soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled with water marks. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Condiment scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed condiment scoop inside sprinkles container. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in preparation area and also under equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at back preparation area. Next to reach in cooler. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed on the ground plastic cups, paper wraps, around the dumpster area. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-24-5
37
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles behind reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Observed broken floor tiles behind reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to back door entrance with dark substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-11: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to back door entrance with dark substance. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
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. Muhammad employed over 20 years. **Warning**
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in despair in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 10-31-2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles behind reach in cooler in dry storage area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall next to back door entrance with dark substance. **Warning**
36-27-5
61
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-12: Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
95
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
74
Nov 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carvel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carvel?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carvel.
How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
Carvel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carvel have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carvel 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carvel is inspected around two times per year on average.
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