CARVEL
Northwest Flagler Terrace
Miami, Florida, 33126
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/21/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789215
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle of glass door reach in freezer handle soiled with food debris. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles throughout preparation area not smooth and easily cleaned. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing.observed ceiling tile missing next to A/C at preparation area. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with water damage over ceiling fan. Repeat Violation Warning
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed metal spatulas stored on soiled cloth to dry. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer next to register. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris and mold like substance. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rack next to employee restroom soiled with food debris. Observed interior of warmer at front counter soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler/ Walk-In cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interiors and shelves of reach in freezer at preparation area spiked with food debris. Observed interior of walk in cooler soiled with debris. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed operator Joseph Miragliotta with no proof of manager training. Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lauren and Taylor with expired food handler training. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/8/2024
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair near air conditioning unit at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair near air conditioning unit at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soft serve mix and M&Ms stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed case of brownie mix stored on floor at back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed cases of soft serve stored on floor at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside reach in display freezers at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed heavy buildup of ice inside reach in display freezers at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. **Time Extended**
- 45-02-4:- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red near back exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red near back exit door. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 7/1/2024
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed 3 compartment sink soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 32-07-4:Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Warning
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair near air conditioning unit at back preparation area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed operator portioning ice cream not wearing hair restraint. Operator donned hat during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gaps at side and bottom of back exit door. Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed wooden floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soft serve mix and M&Ms stored on floor at walk in cooler. Observed case of brownie mix stored on floor at back storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. Observed heavy buildup of ice inside reach in display freezers at front counter. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed 2 door reach in freezer gaskets soiled at customer area. Observed exterior of sliding door display freezers soiled with black substance. As per operator, sliding door reach in freezers will be removed from establishment. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Observed Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 door reach in freezer and sliding door reach in freezers at customer area soiled with old food debris. Observed interior of reach in cooler containing water bottles soiled with black substance. Warning
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in coolers and soft serve machine not in use at storage area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near soft serve machine across from walk in cooler soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator don gloves, no hand wash. Operator removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-1-23. Admin Complaint
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed milk shake spindle soiled with old food debris. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloths and sponge stored inside hand sink at front counter. Observed plastic container stored inside hand sink at ware washing area. Operator removed items. Warning
- 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher gauge in red near back exit door.
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539627
- 16-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. Observed 2 sliding door reach in freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Katherine hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Observed food employee Katherine hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 10/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8486281
- 16-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Ice buildup in reach-in freezers. **Time Extended**
- 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area. **Time Extended**
- 25-05-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area. **Time Extended**
- 33-31-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. Observed 2 sliding door reach in freezer at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Katherine hired more than 60 days, no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Printed and provided agreement and employee signed. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: Printed and provided agreement to operator. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/29/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8339471
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair Observed at back preparation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream mix and peanut butter cups stored on floor at reach in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Located near mop sink and customer area.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service cups stored on floor at dry storage area.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed 2 reach in freezers and milkshake machine at back preparation area. Observed 2 sliding door reach in freezer at front counter.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed near both milk shake machines at back preparation area, hand sink near ware washing area and front counter area.
- 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.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area.
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 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. Printed and provided agreement and employee signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at ware washing area. Operator repaired dispenser. Corrected On-Site
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Phone: (305) 642-1499
Website: https://www.carvel.com/
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★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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