Carvel

13071 Sw 88 Street, Miami, FL 33186

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Carvel has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

“Employee with no hair restraint while engaging” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Carvel is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair in dry storage area.

36-32-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple reach in freezer's throughout establishment.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with chocolate wafers at front counter.

10-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of powdered sugar not labeled at front counter.

02D-01-5

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of single service cup stored on floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm).

21-08-4

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents soiled,above storage shelf.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler: ice cream mix , as per operator about 2 hrs ago, operator removed to reach in freezer for rapid cooling (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 49F at the time of the inspection. Walk-in cooler: ice cream mix , as per operator about 2 hrs ago, operator removed to reach in freezer for rapid cooling (50F - Cold Holding)

14-74-7

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box containing ice cream mix stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the standing unit located in the storage area.

22-16-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the bulk chocolate crunch bin. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carvel.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Carvel most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carvel have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.

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