DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CARVEL

CARVEL has 4 health inspections on file for its GAINESVILLE location, with an overall rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

4900 East 4th Avenue
Hialeah, Florida, 33012
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10916991

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed : in the kitchen soiled return air vents.
  • 40-04-4:Basic - Cosmetics/toiletries stored with food, clean equipment and utensils, clean linens or single-service items. Observed : Aveena hand lotion stored on top of the ice cream making machine. This was moved to the desk. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : an unsealed water bottle stored on top of the ice cream making machine. This was discarded. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : container of dairy based shake mix in the front line reach-in cooler, no use by date, and this has been opened for 2 days, per the manager. An adjusted date label was added. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the back side of the can opener blade has dried debris on it. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed : one employee with no food safety certificate does not have an Employee Reporting form, A blank copy was emailed. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10705842

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8723101

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the area behind the diary ports on the infusion machine and chocolate dispenser have an accumulation of dried debris.
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed: 2 kitchen staff, associated with the business over 60 days, no employee training. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: no employee training, and no Employee Reporting form. Emailed a blank copy.

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8620973

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed: lack of a choking poster. One will be emailed.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed signs are lacking in the food service are, 2 hand wash sink. Signs are available at the store. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan for hazardous spills.