Ice Cream Store · Nassau County, NY

Carvel Ice Cream Bakery

842 Hempstead Avenue

Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Carvel Ice Cream Bakery last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 10, 2026. The result listed by New York State Department of Health was “Non-critical violations only”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded, none marked critical. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 3 inspections on record, from Dec 24, 2024 to Mar 10, 2026.
Has Carvel Ice Cream Bakery ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Dec 24, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

3 inspections

Inspection

Mar 10, 2026

Non-critical violations only

3 recorded violations

minorCode 15BFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required

In Plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Mar 10, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

No violations found

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Inspection

Dec 24, 2024

Non-critical violations only

3 recorded violations

minorCode 15AFacility maintenance

Official Wording

Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

minorCode 12EHandwashing

Official Wording

Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing

In Plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official Wording

Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from New York State Department of Health, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source