CARVEL STORE #2455
14740 SW 56 STREET, Miami FL 33175 · 305-223-2285
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with cleanup procedures.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth in handwashing sink at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside crumble cookies container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth in handwashing sink at front counter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout warewashing, prep area not smooth and easily cleaned.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board at front counter grooved with deep marks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at both chest freezers located near three compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler at front counter soiled with food debris.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain relief and vitamins stored on counter next to milkshake machine at front counter.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed insecticide with household use only label stored in back by mop sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored inside hand sink at front counter.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed employee Leanda hired less than one week ago.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer next to hand sink at front counter and at display reach in freezers.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled next to walk in cooler.
Oct 27, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer by water heater in disrepair.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with cleanup procedures.
Food manager certification expired on 07.27.2023 for Farah Khan employed more than 30 days. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with reporting responsibilities form.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair near walk-in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer by water heater in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed crunch waffle box on floor by three compartment sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster.
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.