Carvel

2744 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Carvel, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 2, 2026. 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 two violations per visit.

“Personal cleanliness is inadequate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Brooklyn average 77, so Carvel is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Sep 10, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74
May 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
70
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
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
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness is inadequate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carvel.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Carvel most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carvel have averaged around two 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.