Frozen Desserts · Midtown-Times Square

CARVEL health grade & inspection history

165 WEST 48 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10036

23 latest violation-point score

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

Sep 30, 2025Inspection date
7Violations recorded
3Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 04L
    Critical violation

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 04N
    Critical 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.

  • 06C
    Critical 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.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Sep 30, 2025237Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jun 2, 2025409Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jun 2, 20252Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Jan 9, 2025C457Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Jul 30, 20247210Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jan 25, 2023264Pre-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.

  • 08A
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

  • 04L
    Recorded in 4 inspections

    Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

  • 06C
    Recorded 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.

  • 10F
    Recorded 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.

  • 06E
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

  • 04N
    Recorded 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.

  • 10B
    Recorded 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.

  • 06B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

Official location

CARVEL on the map

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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