Frozen Desserts · Midtown-Times Square
CARVEL health grade & inspection history
165 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036
Most recent represented grade is pending (Sep 30, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Sep 30, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 04LCritical violation
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 04NCritical violation
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 06CCritical violation
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.
- 08A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 08B
Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- 10B
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.
- 10F
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.
Score trend
CARVEL inspection history
17 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | — | 23 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | 40 | 9 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jun 2, 2025 | — | — | 2 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 9, 2025 | C | 45 | 7 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection |
| Jul 30, 2024 | — | 72 | 10 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Jan 25, 2023 | — | 26 | 4 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 08ARecorded in 5 inspections
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 04LRecorded in 4 inspections
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 06CRecorded in 4 inspections
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.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
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.
- 06ERecorded in 3 inspections
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
- 04NRecorded in 2 inspections
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
- 06BRecorded in 2 inspections
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
Official location
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Common questions
CARVEL inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CARVEL?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Sep 30, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 23 violation points.
When was CARVEL last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Sep 30, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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