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Excellent Health Score
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CARVEL in BABCOCK RANCH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.9 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 5 total violations — 3 major, 2 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 shows 2 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 1 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
- [51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed choking sign not posted. Operator posted the choking sign.
- [11-26-1] 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 no Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. Operator completed during inspection.
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