CARROT EXPRESS
1828 BAY RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 786-879-2808
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the drawer reach in cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022011493 | Jan 3, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed a cook crack shell eggs with gloves on finished cooking the eggs and went to another cooler and portioned cheese with the same gloves on.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook rinsing his gloves with water instead of changing them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (62F - Cold Holding) on the front counter. As per the manager it was put approximately 15 minutes ago he put in the reach in cooler to cool it down.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup and food debris in the front counter hand washing sink. The manager removed the items.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of sugar. The manager inverted the scoop.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed under the dish machine.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 spoons and a cup in the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting board.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different grains on the floor by the ice machine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Apr 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a staff member use the POS system and then put on gloves without washing her hands.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the drawer reach in cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishwasher touch dirty machine that uses chlorine to sanitize at 0.00 ppms.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks come from the back of the kitchen and put on gloves without washing their hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dish rack with dishes on it at the front counter hand washing sink. The manager removed the items.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and nest to the preparation sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid at the kitchen entrance not labeled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the floor by the walk-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of grains. The manager inverted the handle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different foods not labeled throughout the kitchen.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area and front counter.
No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area and front counter.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter near ovens.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor under reach-in cooler at front counter near ovens.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.