Carvel
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
45
Score
Carvel appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
“Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Carvel's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator Joseph Miragliotta with no proof of manager training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed operator Joseph Miragliotta with no proof of manager training. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lauren and Taylor with expired food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed Lauren and Taylor with expired food handler training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of glass door reach in freezer handle soiled with food debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed handle of glass door reach in freezer handle soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed ceiling tiles throughout preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing.observed ceiling tile missing next to A/C at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage over ceiling fan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed ceiling tiles with water damage over ceiling fan. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed metal spatulas stored on soiled cloth to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed metal spatulas stored on soiled cloth to dry. **Time Extended**
24-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to register. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to register. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris and mold like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris and mold like substance. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack next to employee restroom soiled with food debris. Observed interior of warmer at front counter soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed rack next to employee restroom soiled with food debris. Observed interior of warmer at front counter soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-In cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interiors and shelves of reach in freezer at preparation area spiked with food debris. Observed interior of walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed interiors and shelves of reach in freezer at preparation area spiked with food debris. Observed interior of walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-29: Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils inside hand wash sink near front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quaternary test kit expired. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave in back storage area with soiled door handle. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing in back storage area near ware washing sink. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage near ware washing area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed refrigerator in back storage area with torn gaskets. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer near counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located in back storage area with soiled interior. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
50
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator Joseph Miragliotta with no proof of manager training. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lauren and Taylor with expired food handler training. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of glass door reach in freezer handle soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing.observed ceiling tile missing next to A/C at preparation area. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage over ceiling fan. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed metal spatulas stored on soiled cloth to dry. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to register. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris and mold like substance. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack next to employee restroom soiled with food debris. Observed interior of warmer at front counter soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-In cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interiors and shelves of reach in freezer at preparation area spiked with food debris. Observed interior of walk in cooler soiled with debris. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
45
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
74
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-23. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator don gloves, no hand wash. Operator removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed milk shake spindle soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths and sponge stored inside hand sink at front counter. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Operator removed items. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair near air conditioning unit at back preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator portioning ice cream not wearing hair restraint. Operator donned hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at side and bottom of back exit door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soft serve mix and M&Ms stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed case of brownie mix stored on floor at back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside reach in display freezers at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 door reach in freezer gaskets soiled at customer area. Observed exterior of sliding door display freezers soiled with black substance. As per operator, sliding door reach in freezers will be removed from establishment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 door reach in freezer and sliding door reach in freezers at customer area soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler containing water bottles soiled with black substance. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near soft serve machine across from walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
32-07-4
30
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: 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. Observed food employee Katherine hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed food employee Katherine hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. Observed 2 sliding door reach in freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: 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. Observed food employee Katherine hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. Printed and provided agreement and employee signed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Printed and provided agreement to operator. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
16-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. Observed 2 sliding door reach in freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
33-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
52
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area.
31B-02-4
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.
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. Printed and provided agreement and employee signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at ware washing area. Operator repaired dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area.
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area.
25-05-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. Observed 2 sliding door reach in freezer at front counter.
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area.
36-27-5
39
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carvel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carvel?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carvel.
How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Carvel most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carvel have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carvel means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carvel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carvel is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants