Carvel, 2144 Merrick Mall, Merrick, NY 11566 - Ice Cream Store inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant name: CARVEL
Address: 2144 Merrick Mall, Merrick, NY 11566
County: Nassau
Local health department: Nassau County
Restaurant type: Ice Cream Store
Total inspections: 53
Last inspection: 03/02/2016

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Inspection findings

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  • Insects, rodents present
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/02/2016Re-InspectionDiscussed: Facility extermined by J.P. Mchale. Serviced on 2/19/16 and 3/1/16 and to be exterminating on a monthly basis.; Remaining violations must be rectified immediately and to be checked for compliance during the next routine inspection.;
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/11/2016Re-InspectionAT THIS TIME THIS INSPECTOR OBSERVED THE PLUMBERS FINISHING THE INSTALLATION OF THE SUMP PIT FOR THE CONDENSATION WASTE IN THE BASEMENT. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE EMPLOYEES DO NOT SHUT THE CIRCUIT BRAKER OFF FOR THE SUMP PUMP.
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/10/2016Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Insects, rodents present
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
02/10/2016InspectionFailure to rectify rodent situation will result in issuance of a ticket.
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
01/21/2016Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
01/20/2016InspectionRE-INSPECTION ON OR ABOUT 3 WEEKS
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/08/2016Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
01/08/2016InspectionCold holding temperatures adequate at this time
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
12/21/2015InspectionScore A0/1, Seat # 0
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Insects, rodents present
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
12/01/2015InspectionGrade ""B"" Rating NO Seats
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/24/2015Re-InspectionHot water measured at 140 degrees F and rising.
  • Single service items reused, improperly stored, dispensed, not used when required
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
11/23/2015InspectionGrade: A. Seats: 5.
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
11/02/2015InspectionGrade B Seats 5
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Insects, rodents present
10/13/2015Inspection
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
09/29/2015InspectionGrade A Seats: N/A
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Critical: Canned foods found in poor conditions (leakers, severe dents, rusty, swollen cans)
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
  • Critical: Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.
  • Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
09/25/2015InspectionThis establishment received a B rating; 2 seats in facility. Last extermination was 7/23/15. Exterminator comes every other month.
  • Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
07/29/2015Inspection
  • Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
07/07/2015Inspection
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
06/29/2015Inspection
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
06/18/2015Re-Inspection
  • Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
06/01/2015Inspection
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
03/23/2015Inspection
  • Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
03/18/2015Inspection
  • Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
11/17/2014Inspection
  • Food (ice) contact surfaces are improperly designed, constructed, installed, located (cracks, open seams, pitted surfaces, tin cans reused, uncleanable or corroded food contact surfaces)
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
09/05/2014Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/10/2014Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
02/28/2014Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 12/03/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/12/2013Inspection
  • Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
02/01/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/01/2013Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/12/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/18/2012Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/05/2011Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/11/2010Inspection
  • Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
  • In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
  • Toilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs
  • Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
07/01/2009Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/27/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/31/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/29/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/09/2008Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 09/11/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 04/05/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/08/2007Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 02/07/2007Re-Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/31/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/23/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/04/2007Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/27/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/25/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 06/08/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/24/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 01/13/2006Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 10/06/2005Inspection

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