CARROT EXPRESS MIDTOWN
3252 BUENA VISTA BLVD STE 108, Miami FL 33137 · 786-312-1424
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
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MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. Operator paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site*
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2016049188 | Sep 14, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 16 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded stored with to go items and above protein powder at front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached; no breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at warewash.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice containers in dry storage. Operator removed cups during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at freezer across walk in.
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 soiled gaskets in multiple coolers.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label on top of cooler. Operator labeled during inspection.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at walk in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer by front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed quinoa not covered at reach in cooler across cook line. Employee covered it.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen salmon stored over frozen corn and waffles at tall three door reach in freezer. Manager relocated correctly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Employee took to clean at three compartment sink.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink at front counter area. Manager provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser stuck at preparation area near prep sink. Manager fix it during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above dishwasher area and preparation area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled at kitchen and preparation area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Manager has three compartment sink set up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer.
No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler across preparation area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on floor at front counter. Manager relocated 6 inches off floor.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites over cooked quinoa inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the eggs white from over quinoa.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener heavily soiled at kitchen. Employee placed inside sink to wash.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed part of orange squeeze machine and pressed oranges inside hand sink next to triple sink. Manager removed then items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside spices at dry storage. Manager removed the bowls.
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 mahi mahi inside ROP inside reach in cooler. As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee made cut ROP.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table. Employee removed the towel.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at kitchen.
Apr 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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/. Francisco Gutierrez.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located back kitchen unit.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area at three compartment sink.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. Operator paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site*
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in the back reach in cooler. Also observed inside reach in cooler kitchen cooked brown rice (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (49F- Cold Holding). Operator removed product in to reach in freezer.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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 No Certified Manager on duty in time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to ice machine. And behind front counter hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towel on dispenser during the inspection.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed granola container with out a label behind front counter.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes next to 3 compartment sink not inverted.
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. Walking in cooler and reach in cooler.
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.