CARROT EXPRESS
3450 NW 83 AVE STE 136, Miami FL 33122
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 15 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flies on the front counter area by the ice cream machine observed 3 flies on the dishwashing area.
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Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the front area, kitchen area, back area.
Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flies on the front counter area by the ice cream machine observed 3 flies on the dishwashing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach top of oven soiled, observed front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the front area, kitchen area, back area.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flies on the front counter area by the ice cream machine observed 3 flies on the dishwashing area.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Employee stored shell eggs in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled in the kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the reach in freezer located in the back.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach top of oven soiled, observed front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the front area, kitchen area, back area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink, kitchen area
Dec 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor by three compartment sink
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout the back area, front area.
Nov 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a case of carrot cake stored on top of the kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed it., observed stored in the front counter area hand sink coffee container, pitcher. Manager removed items.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor by three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the front counter area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout the back area, front area.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a container with Diced salmon (59 F - Cold Holding) according to operator done yesterday
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with Diced salmon (59 F - Cold Holding) according to operator done yesterday
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, floor or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in the kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids, and single container stored damaged shelf located in the front counter area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
Feb 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager set up three compartment sink.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a hood filter missing.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager set up three compartment sink.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside of the walk in cooler. Manager removed Mahi from packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the kitchen cellphone.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a hood filter missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of oven soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cutting board stored on the front counter floor.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Observed floor under equipments soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of soybean oil stored on the kitchen floor. Employee put cases on a shelf.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at the front counter.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment.
Apr 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment.
Feb 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Valeria Guzman without a manager certification she is been working here for 3 years.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment.
Feb 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (58 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) received yesterday,vegan picadillo (56 F - Cold Holding)received yesterday's,lentil soup (58 F - Cold Holding); Carrot soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68 F - Cold Holding); Brown rice (67 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler as per manager prepared yesterday,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (58 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) received yesterday,vegan picadillo (56 F - Cold Holding)received yesterday's,lentil soup (58 F - Cold Holding); Carrot soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68 F - Cold Holding); Brown rice (67 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler as per manager prepared yesterday
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside of the front counter hand washing sink a pitcher, mixer.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Valeria Guzman without a manager certification she is been working here for 3 years.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 57 F
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in cooler freezer with ice buildup.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Sep 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment.
Jul 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of the front counter area hand washing sink.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water throughout the establishment
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in the kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage throughout the kitchen and back area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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