Carneval

507 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Going back to 2022, Carneval has four inspections in the public record. On Sep 12, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.

03A

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Feb 7, 2024

Smoke-Free Air Act / Compliance Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.

05D

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Jan 27, 2023

Smoke-Free Air Act / Re-inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area

15-01

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Oct 22, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement

03I

Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.

06C

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

06E

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carneval last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carneval on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carneval?

Across the inspection record, “smoking or electronic cigarette use allowed in prohibited area” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carneval.

How does Carneval compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Carneval most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Carneval's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carneval have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carneval 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 Carneval inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carneval is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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