CARROT EXPRESS
5850 SUNSET DR STE B, South Miami FL 33143 · 718-568-4239
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events handout was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024049700 | Apr 22, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food shelves soiled.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back door.
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Operator removed tongs.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed dust accumulation.
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Nov 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee rub face with gloved hand and not wash hands after removing gloves. Inspector went over handwashing with manager on duty.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee come from restroom area and enter kitchen and began to put on gloves with no handwashing. Inspector stepped in and went over handwashing with employee. Employee washed hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in reach in cooler against wall: tuna salad (67F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (56F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (70F - Cold Holding); corn (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (55F - Cold Holding); quinoa (70F - Cold Holding); alfalfa sprouts (56F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (57F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (66F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food was prepped day before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler against wall: tuna salad (67F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (56F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (70F - Cold Holding); corn (60F - Cold Holding); black beans (55F - Cold Holding); quinoa (70F - Cold Holding); alfalfa sprouts (56F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (57F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (66F - Cold Holding). As per operator, all food was prepped day before.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink in prep area used as dump sink.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle on chemical rack in prep area.
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 reach in cooler next to steam table not functioning.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Stanley on reach in cooler in kitchen.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in coolers.
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face and then begin placing gloves on. Inspector stepped in and coached employees on proper handwashing techniques.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Operator dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dusty shelves where dry food storage is held.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnets in kitchen and across double sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car keys next to microwave above prep table.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer where açaí bowls are held.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed top of oven soiled on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry racks across dish machine.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open at time of inspection.
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed original three compartment sink remived and changed for two compartment sink with a bar stile dishwasher machine (chlorine 50 ppm).
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at drawer reach in coolers at cook line brussel sprouts (63F - Cold Holding); quinoa (65F - Cold Holding); corn (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator was stored from the night before more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawer reach in coolers at cook line brussel sprouts (63F - Cold Holding); quinoa (65F - Cold Holding); corn (62F - Cold Holding). As per operator was stored from the night before more than 4 hours. Cooler was turned off during cleaning. Operator turned on cooler and ambient temperature reached 37F from 67F during inspection. Operator voluntarily discarded items.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed original three compartment sink remived and changed for two compartment sink with a bar stile dishwasher machine (chlorine 50 ppm).
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at rear prep area on shelf in containers of salt and pepper. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table spoons in standing water of 81F.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on storage shelves at cook line to go bowls. Operator inverted.
Stored food not covered. Observed at kitchen prep table containers of granola, nuts, and other toppings not covered.
Aug 28, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (48 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator the product will be reheated.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the three compartment sink was eliminated and changed for two compartment sink with a bar stile dishwasher machine (chlorine 50 ppm).
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed quinoa with brown rice labeled at standing reach in cooler. Operator changed the labels.
Apr 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the three compartment sink was eliminated and changed for two compartment sink with a small bar stile dishwasher machine (chlorine 50 ppm).
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and raw fish stored over vegan burger at drawers reach in cooler Operator relocated the vegan burger.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (125 F - Hot Holding) at rice cooker. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator moved the rice to be reheated.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500 ppm) and spray bottle (Quaternary 500 ppm) at preparation table. Operator added water to the containers to get 200 ppm.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed chicken salad on vacuum packaging at walk-in cooler. The product is received from the commissary of Carrots express license number NOS 1625304, located at CARROT EXPRESS COMMISSARY LLC 105 E HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD HALLANDALE BEACH FL 33009. No variance approved was observed on Onbase.
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/. Observed five employees at the the time of the inspection no currently certified food manager.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed the three compartment sink was eliminated and changed for two compartment sink with a small bar stile dishwasher machine (chlorine 50 ppm).
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 one new employee no proof of food employee reporting agreement. Operator printed and employee signed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets and watches while preparing food.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil container stored on floor. Operator moved the container to a shelf.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in water at 70°F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over sauce container at reach in cooler preparation area. Operator moved the salmon to the bottom part.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (59 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lentils soup (102 F - Hot Holding) at front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the product to the stove to reheat the product.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Clean up of vomiting and diarrheal events handout was provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation reach in cooler.
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. One located next to mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. One located next to mop sink.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed pans and pots and some containers can not be sanitized on the three compartment sink due to the sinks are too small.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic containers without handle inside of quinoa and rice containers. Operator removed the plastic containers.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a clean lid container stored on floor next to shelf.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed the cut potatoes equipment inside of the mop sink. And cutting boards stored next to mop bucket and mops.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green, white, yellow and red cutting boards no longer cleanable and with mold like substance.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located in front of three compartment sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. One located next to mop sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation tables next to reach in cooler preparation area. Operator relocated the bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on preparation tables.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100 ppm). Operator changed the sanitizer solution. Final concentration 200 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed quinoa and rice containers not identified by common name.
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.