Carvel

75-65 31 Avenue, Queens, NY 11370

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Carvel, the earliest from 2023. On Dec 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

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

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Queens average 75, so Carvel is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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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

Jul 19, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations.

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

06E

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Mar 31, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 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

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

06D

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Dec 9, 2025. 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 Queens?

Carvel most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

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.

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