Carvel

169-09 Hillside Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Carvel has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Compared to the prior visit, the count dropped from three violations to one.

Looking across the full record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor is the recurring theme, flagged one time.

Carvel's latest score of 86 sits above the Queens average of 75. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
86
Aug 8, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carvel?

Across the inspection record, food protection certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor has been cited one time, more than any other issue at Carvel.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Carvel most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Carvel's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carvel have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about three previously.

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.