Carvel

7517 3 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Carvel stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

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.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Brooklyn restaurant scores 77. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
86
Oct 1, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
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
Oct 3, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
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 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel?

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.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Carvel most recently scored 86 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.