CARROT EXPRESS PINECREST
12311 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest FL 33156
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line warmer top drawer: cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Bottom drawer: cooked rice (124F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items have been there less than 4 hours, operator turned up heat on machine.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray hanging on rack where straws are kept. Operator removed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks with dust accumulation.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restrooms; dust accumulation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves across cook line with a soiled interior.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go utensils stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed from floor during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food racks with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board in hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks in warewash.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple vents with dust accumulation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on top of reach in cooler across stove area. Bottle was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table across warewash area. Operator had phone removed.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across warewash. Operator had cloth removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler with soiled gaskets where sauces are held at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in prep across warewash.
Aug 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 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 touch face with gloved hands and begin to continue work. Inspector stepped in with manager and employee washed hands after discarding gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food shelves. Observed on dry dish racks; dust accumulation.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on knife magnet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in restroom; water damage.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with AirPod. Manager had employee remove.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Manager had employee wipe down interior.
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 reach in cooler next to ice bin.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
Mar 3, 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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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee using personal phone and continue engaging in food preparation. Inspector and manager coached employee on proper handwashing and glove changing as needed.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing what temperature to calibrate thermometer to. Inspector went over process with manager.
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. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed soiled knives on magnet in kitchen.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish rack above three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen 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 dishmachine out of chlorine sanitizer. As per operator; delivery expected later today.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed coffee on prep table in kitchen area. Operator tossed on site during inspection.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food wearing bracelets.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed tongs on top of soiled oven.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under board during inspection. Operator removed cloth during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in multiple reach in coolers gaskets soiled in establishment. Observed top of oven heavily soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers under prep table.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen behind knife magnet.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop sink. Operator hung during inspection.
Oct 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed employee working with raw eggs next to ready to eat food, pico de gallo and cut lettuce at cutting board reach in cooler. Operator removed the raw eggs to another preparation area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey burgers stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator relocated the turkey burgers to the bottom of the shelf.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at preparation sink at the front counter.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alfalfa (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residuals in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink.
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 a dishwasher machine was added and the mop sink was relocated.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at bathrooms at 70 F after 2 minutes running water.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice container stored on floor front counter. Operator moved the container to a preparation table.
Food stored under dripping water line. Observed container with banana pulp stored under frozen water drips at walk in freezer. Operator moved the container to another shelf.
Ice buildup refrigerator line in walk-in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed above rice cookers at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a floor fan soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to lid and container at reach in cooler.
May 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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 at walk in cooler. The establishment used reduced oxygen package for the chicken salad received from the principal kitchen.
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 a new employee no proof provided of food employees reporting agreement. Employee read and signed the form.
No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. The soap was provided.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed chicken salad at walk in cooler in reduced oxygen package. The establishment used reduced oxygen package for the chicken salad received from the principal 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 tuna inside of ROP bearing the label no open. Operator opened the individual packages.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed utensils stored up at drain board three compartment sink. Operator started to inverted the utensils.
Oct 4, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0 ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed cleaned and sanitized scoops stored on the soiled drain board next to wash sink exposed to splash. Operator moved the utensil to the other side.
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 5 individuals tuna packed bearing a label inside of ROP at walk-in cooler. Operator opened the bags.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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