Carvel Ice Cream
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Carvel Ice Cream, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Carvel Ice Cream trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream machine 3: black raspberry soft serve contains milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream machine 3: black raspberry soft serve contains milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then grabbing tube of icing; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered building then grabbed cooler doors; no handwash Operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
11-07-5
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator Operator had new employees sign forms **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers Advised operator to clean
14-69-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed up to date license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes not inverted Advised operator to invert clean dishes
24-05-4
35
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in back kitchen blocked by garbage can. Manager moved garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips available at time of inspection
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of Oreo on the floor in back kitchen. Manager picked up box **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Ice cream in self service freezer at front counter has ice cream with no labels.
02D-03-4
67
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Email form **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in victory reach in freezer bottom of reach in have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in victory reach in a carvel container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of sprinklers a carvel container with no handle used to dispense sprinklers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
74
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
95
Apr 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carvel Ice Cream last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carvel Ice Cream on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carvel Ice Cream?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carvel Ice Cream.
How does Carvel Ice Cream compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Carvel Ice Cream most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Carvel Ice Cream's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carvel Ice Cream have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carvel Ice Cream means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carvel Ice Cream inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carvel Ice Cream is inspected around two times per year on average.
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