Carvel

4704 Avenue N, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Carvel appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.

Looking across the full record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Brooklyn restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jul 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Jun 21, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-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

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Apr 13, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures

05F

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

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 Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel?

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” 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 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carvel have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 two times per year on average.

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