CARROT EXPRESS
1418 NW N RIVER DR, Miami FL 33125 · (786) 759-5689
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (63F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across main prep table. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the cook line touch soiled apron and then a clean set of tongs without changing gloves or washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (63F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across main prep table. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to clean kitchen equipment in back storage area. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone and bag stored next to rack full of seasonings and spices in back prep area. Operator removed.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler prep table with soiled gaskets.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board in prep area not stored in sanitation solution. Operator removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing sauces, oils, and dressings with no label near front counter.
Dec 30, 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
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler in disrepair at kitchen.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee partake in multiple tasks without removing gloves or washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handsink near reach in freezer. Employee removed it.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Dec 9, 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
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used as a scoop inside panko breading bin. Operator removed bowl.
Food stored on floor. Observed two cans of cooking oil on floor near reach in freezer. Operator removed from floor immediately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles containing oil with no label at the cook line. Operator labeled products.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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 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 three compartment sink removed from establishment. Commercial dish machine was installed without submission of plans to Plan Review. Spoke directly with Plan Review and plans were updated.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed no hood drip container at the cook line. Operator installed brand new drip container.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of white cutting board at prep table not stored in sanitizing solution. Operator discarded immediately.
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two clear spray bottles in chemical storage area containing degreaser/cleaning solution with no label. Operation discarded spray bottles.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth underneath white cutting board near front counter. Operator removed immediately.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler in back prep area with soiled interior. Operator wiped down immediately.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.