CARVEL ICE CREAM
255 NE SPANISH RIVER BLVD, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (10)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream machine 3: black raspberry soft serve contains milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream machine 3: black raspberry soft serve contains milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
High Priority
- 12A-16-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered building then grabbed cooler doors; no handwash Operator washed hands
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Operator entered building then grabbed cooler doors; no handwash Operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 12A-29-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then grabbing tube of icing; no handwash Employee washed hands
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled phone then grabbing tube of icing; no handwash Employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream machine 3: black raspberry soft serve contains milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice cream machine 3: black raspberry soft serve contains milk (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored overnight Not prepped or portioned today See stop sale
High Priority
- 11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes not inverted Advised operator to invert clean dishes
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean dishes not inverted Advised operator to invert clean dishes
Basic
- 11-26-1RepeatCorrected on site
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. Emailed to operator Operator had new employees sign forms
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator Operator had new employees sign forms **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 50-09-4Corrected on site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed up to date license
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed up to date license **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-69-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers Advised operator to clean
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in freezers Advised operator to clean
Basic
- 11-07-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed to operator
Intermediate
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.