CARROT EXPRESS
2988 GRAND AVE, Miami FL 33133 · 718-568-4239
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoothie station at front counter milk (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 1 hour.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024034824 | Mar 15, 2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at hot box drawers white rice (98F - Reheating); black beans (109F - Reheating) as per operator 2 hours. Operator removed to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with added splitter.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed for items in walk in cooler, rice, quinoa, marinating chicken and salmon. Operator began to place date labels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents throughout soiled with dust build up.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on point of sale desk on top of straws. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at dry storage area above electrical box.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed stored on bread rack. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in container of cooked rice. Operator removed.
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over avocados. Operator removed and stored correctly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken strips stored over precooked turkey burgers. Chef removed and stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at Bain Marie diced breast (112F - Reheating); brown rice (98F - Reheating). As per operator for 1.5 hours. Operator increased to begin reheating.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter present with no vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink across from walk in cooler blocked by storage cart.
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 4 employees present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter prep table, fruit salad bowls not stored inverted or covered.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line. Employee cleaned.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter prep table ice scoop stored in counter. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer basket handle at fryer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line spatulas stored in standing water of 86F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled with food crumbs.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers at dryer rack.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler at prep line containers of chicken wraps and dressed kale salad stored uncovered.
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no available at front counter hand sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dish machine area.
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast prep cooler pooled egg whiles (52F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour from walk in cooler. Advised operator to move to bottoms cooler or place ice bags to rapid cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of windex stored next to packages of cinnamon, oats and cacao powder at front counter lower shelf. Operator removed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter present with no vacuum breaker.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed for gallon of milk at smoothie station, as per employee from the day before.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen prep area hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at end of cook line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area in container of rice.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooling and table equipment throughout establishment.
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 containers throughout kitchen of oat and nut topping at smoothie station.
Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler observed container of breaded raw chicken stored uncovered. Operator placed cover.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dish machine area.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at back prep kitchen hand sink used as a dump sink with food remnants present. Manager removed and cleaned food residue.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter self serve cooler parfaits not date marked. As per manager were placed the day before.
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 3 sealed packages of frozen poke tuna thawing. Operator cut open packaging and placed in walk in cooler to thaw.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid broken.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed stored on fry basket handle. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a container of brown rice at reach in cooler at prep line. Manager removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of poke tuna thawing at room temperature at dish washing area. Manager placed into walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter area stored under dump sink. Manager removed and stored onto shelf.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler at prep line a small container of raw salmon cubes date marked for use by 8/7/24. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoothie station at front counter milk (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 1 hour.
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 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Certified manager arrived during inspection.
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 8 frozen commercially reduced oxygen packaged tunas and 3 frozen commercially reduced oxygen packaged of mahi mahi in walk in cooler not removed from packaging to thaw. Operator removed fish from packages during inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep line. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave across from cook line interior soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at prep line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash at front counter slow draining.
Mar 15, 2024Call 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler located at front prep area at entrance of front counter, raw tuna cubes (49F - Cold Holding); cut salmon pieces (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); as per manager it came from walk in cooler and placed in reach cooler over 3 hours ago. Recommended manager to place items on ice to rapid cool.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at the end of prep table.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at entrance of front counter.
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken then proceeded to touch ovens door handle to place chicken inside without removing contaminated gloves. Advised employee to remove gloves, sanitize oven door handle and wash hands. Provided operator with proper hand washing handout.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler located at front prep area at entrance of front counter, raw tuna cubes (49F - Cold Holding); cut salmon pieces (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); as per manager it came from walk in cooler and placed in reach cooler over 3 hours ago. Recommended manager to place items on ice to rapid cool.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored on top of oven at front prep area, falafel (80F - Hot Holding), as per manager was made less than 2 hours ago. Advised manager to reheat item to 165F.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer. Coached manager on proper steps to calibrating a thermometer.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink next to ice bin at rear of kitchen.
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 about 10 packages of mahi mahi in walk in cooler not cut open to thaw. Operator began to cut open packages.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at the end of prep table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at reach in cooler below grill/oven.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout prep area of front kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a box containing broccoli stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice bin at rear of kitchen. Operator removed and stored upright into ice.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves at prep area soiled.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at entrance of front counter.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and some drawers reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
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.