CARROT EXPRESS
259 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 786-471-4985
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. One asterisk missing on the menu.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable containers stored on floor at second floor.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located at front counter blocked by garbage can.
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/
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled at front counter. Reach in cooler for fruits.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Underneath equipment at kitchen.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups stored on second floor.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Operator set up three compartment sink. The technician will arrive at some point during the day according to the manager.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the back wit bottom part missing "
Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with carrots stored on floor by entrance to the second floor. Manager removed item.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed upstairs single service containers not kept on shelves.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Manager adjusted the faucet.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employees and management emptied the ice machine for cleaning.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.