Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
October 31, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
6 / 7
Carvel currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on October 31, 2025 found 5 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
Non-Critical
- Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
October 31, 2025
- Date
- October 31, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 6
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 5 (1 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Oct 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 21, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 21, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Carvel has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: October 2025 and March 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its March 2024 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Carvel's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carvel's current NYC health grade?
Carvel currently has a A grade.
When was Carvel last inspected?
Carvel was last inspected on October 31, 2025.
What was Carvel's latest inspection score?
Carvel's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Carvel have in its latest inspection?
Carvel had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Carvel located?
Carvel is located at 5803 5th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11220.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50073478
Last updated: June 26, 2026