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CARROT EXPRESS

259 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 786-471-4985

Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats26
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2336253
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. One asterisk missing on the menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable containers stored on floor at second floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
High priority/12A-07-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located at front counter blocked by garbage can.
Intermediate/31A-09-4
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled at front counter. Reach in cooler for fruits.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Underneath equipment at kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups stored on second floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Aug 25, 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
Show 7 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up three compartment sink. The technician will arrive at some point during the day according to the manager.
High priority/22-49-4
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees must wash hands and change gloves more frequently, mainly when tasks area changed.
High priority/12A-07-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table at cook line.
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the back wit bottom part missing "
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with carrots stored on floor by entrance to the second floor. Manager removed item.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at kitchen scoop handle in contact with pico de gallo.
Basic/10-01-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed upstairs single service containers not kept on shelves.
Basic/25-05-4
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Manager adjusted the faucet.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line/ counter. Manager adjusted the faucet.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with pico de gallo/ reach in cooler at cook line.
Basic/10-01-5
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employees and management emptied the ice machine for cleaning.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4

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.