CARVEL
4953 W ATLANTIC AVENUE, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 8179838002
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines...food evidence in handwashing sink at front line, whipped color tip in handwashing sink by the 3 commandment sink. Employee removed tip.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee removed to clean.
Food stored on floor... ice cream, ice cream mix.Employee properly stored.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line, employee properly stored.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of window cleaner on top of reach in freezer of ice cream. Operator relocated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ice cream cup being used to dispense dry toppings.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on refrigeration equipment gaskets. Observed on reach in freezer.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch at dipper well at front line. Employee fixed it.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored towel in handwashing sink. Employee removed
Food stored on floor..water on the floor at walk in cooler.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap...dipperwell faucet submerged no air gap at front line.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...glass cleaner spray bottles stored directly top of the glass door ice cream cooler at front line, employee moved.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored wet towel in handwashing sink, drying towel in handwashing sink at front line.
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet at women rest room
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...surface cleaner spray bottle.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.