Carvel
4900 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013 · Permanent Food Service · License 2317115
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 10 routine inspection3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 7 basic (3 repeats)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 10, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed reach cooler soiled with food debris at prep area.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed in use towel inside handwashing sink behind front counter. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with bleach and water at 3 compartment sink. Employee removed and stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler top soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Observed at prep area .
Repeat violation
Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed hole on the wall next to 3 compartment sink.
Repeat violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed air vent soiled dark substance at front dining area next to bathroom.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed Helium tank not properly secured next to walk in cooler.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.