CARROT EXPRESS
10 E PALMETTO PARK RD UNIT 102, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 7185684239
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw turkey burger was stored over raw fish portions. The turkey burger was moved down.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024043076 | Jul 2, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2021036113 | Aug 3, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 | $400 |
| 2--2017056361 | Nov 8, 2017 | Feb 6, 2018 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, raw turkey burger was stored over raw fish portions. The turkey burger was moved down.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Jul 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Bagged and stacked on top of each other. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. In unit overnight per operator.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched garbage bin with gloves and then clean equipment with the same gloves. Educated on site. Employee removed gloves and washed hands
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (46F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Bagged and stacked on top of each other. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. In unit overnight per operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle in storage not labeled
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened three days ago
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed leaving kitchen back door. Returning to work without changing gloves or washing hands. Educated on site. Hands washed.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at front food service line eating while preparing food. Gloves not changed hands not washed. Educated on site. Hands washed gloves changed.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at front prep area used cellphone with gloves. Immediately began preparing a wrap. Gloves not changed hands not washed. Educated on site. Hands washed.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Placed behind ring
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink storing plantains
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Red and yellow solution in spray bottles at triple sink
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open Coffee mug on prep table back kitchen Open coffee mug at Front food service line across from cook line
Employee eating while preparing food. At front food service line across from cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons in water 77F at last flip top cooler across from cook line
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cake Missing date packaged front to go display case
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados with stickers next to last flip top cooler across from cook line In use avocados with stickers at smoothie flip top cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Plantains and sweet potato fries at room temperature
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. One bay prep sink in kitchen
Sep 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef observed handling raw tuna with gloves. Immediately touched kale, drawers, handle to pan. No gloves changed or hands washed. Educated on site.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. One bay prep sink in kitchen
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for consumption storing Gatorade bottle
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg plant (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (48F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food items stored directly next to door away from vents. Front end of unit not maintaining 41F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg plant (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (48F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food items stored directly next to door away from vents. Front end of unit not maintaining 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer not turning on.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in granola
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bins for the panko and lentils, quart sized cups used to dispense. The cups were removed.
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.