Carvel

240 Arden Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Carvel appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 9, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to other Staten Island restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 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
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
64
Oct 26, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
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
Jan 4, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carvel on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Carvel compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Carvel most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island 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 medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carvel means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Carvel inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carvel is inspected roughly once per year on average.