Carvel 1939

6510 Bay Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11204
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Carvel 1939, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Carvel 1939 scores about where you'd expect for a Brooklyn restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
06B
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
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
78
Mar 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
10A
58
Oct 2, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel 1939 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel 1939 on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel 1939?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carvel 1939.

How does Carvel 1939 compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Carvel 1939 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Carvel 1939's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carvel 1939 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carvel 1939 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 1939 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carvel 1939 is inspected around two times per year on average.