Carvel in Hialeah

Last inspected:

4900 E 4 Ave, Hialeah, FL 33013

Part of: Carvel Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Carvel in Hialeah has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 124 violations—an average of 5.6 per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared sporadically across the record, including approved food source issues, chemical storage, and consumer advisory failures. A fire safety violation documented on December 28, 2021 noted a marked exit obstructed by wood. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 resulted in compliance after a warning was issued on August 25, 2025 for 16 violations, including high-priority findings related to approved food sources, chemical storage, and shell stock requirements.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
124Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Carvel in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 5.6 violations / inspection 5.6 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Carvel in Hialeah: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed wood obstructing the backdoor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Carvel in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 5 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V46 No smoking signs
— 3 inspections13 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Carvel in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carvel in Hialeah last inspected?
Carvel in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 18, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Carvel in Hialeah?
The most frequently cited violations at Carvel in Hialeah are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Carvel in Hialeah had?
Carvel in Hialeah has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carvel in Hialeah find?
Carvel in Hialeah was most recently inspected on September 18, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Carvel in Hialeah ever been shut down?
No, Carvel in Hialeah has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Carvel in Hialeah had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carvel in Hialeah has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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