Carvel Health Inspection Grade
Frozen Desserts · 165 West 48th Street, Manhattan, NY 10036
Current Grade
Current grade
Z
Latest score
23
Last inspection
September 30, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 7
Carvel currently has a Z grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on September 30, 2025 found 7 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 23 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- 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.
- 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.
Non-Critical
- 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.
- 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.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
September 30, 2025
- Date
- September 30, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- Z
- Score
- 23
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 7
- Violations
- 7 (3 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Sep 30, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 2, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 9, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jul 30, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 25, 2023
Inspection Type: Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Carvel received a C grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2025 with a score of 45.
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: 23
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carvel's current NYC health grade?
Carvel currently has a Z grade.
When was Carvel last inspected?
Carvel was last inspected on September 30, 2025.
What was Carvel's latest inspection score?
Carvel's latest inspection score was 23 points.
How many violations did Carvel have in its latest inspection?
Carvel had 7 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Carvel located?
Carvel is located at 165 West 48th Street in Manhattan, NY 10036.
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: 50114368
Last updated: July 3, 2026