CARROT EXPRESS WEST KENDALL
13550 SW 120TH ST STE 418, Miami FL 33186 · 786-356-8710
Last inspected Dec 12, 2025 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Turkey burger stored over raw fish at drawers. Operator relocated the raw turkey burger.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top bowl next to soup dispensers soiled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Maria Aday 9/28/25.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed throughout plates at prep line and prep counter not stored inverted.
Raw fruits/vegetables washed and placed into same box/container from shipping during preparation. Observed washed lemons stored in original box and used in juicer.
Jul 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying rack.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) I'm reach in cooler at salad station. As per operator since yesterday 07/15. Operator discarded items during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) I'm reach in cooler at salad station. As per operator since yesterday 07/15. Operator discarded items during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and portable speaker stored on prep table across from dry storage rack in rear kitchen area. Operator removed items.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice at front counter ice machine. Operator removed scoop and stored correctly.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with rice and beans at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed scoop from container.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying rack.
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) Operator added sanitizer to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked brown rice not time marked in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator time marked the rice during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed above walk in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 89F on preparation table next to grill in kitchen area. Operator discarded water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with large accumulation of grease.
Jan 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) Operator added sanitizer to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm).
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown rice (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded the rice during inspection. Also observed chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); quinoa (55F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler at salad station in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded items during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded the rice during inspection. Also observed chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); quinoa (55F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler at salad station in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked brown rice not time marked in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator time marked the rice during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across from three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed above walk in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag stored next to tortillas on storage rack in kitchen area. Operator removed book bag.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 89F on preparation table next to grill in kitchen area. Operator discarded water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on preparation table next to walk in cooler.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at bottom reach in cooler at salad station in the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with large accumulation of grease.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at preparation table in kitchen area. Operator added sanitizer. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm).
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of panko bread crumbs not identified at dry storage area next to walk in cooler.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Turkey burger stored over raw fish at drawers. Operator relocated the raw turkey burger.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown rice (56 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per the manager since the night before. Operator segregated and discarded the product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (56 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per the manager since the night before. Operator segregated and discarded the product.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine + 200 ppm). And Triple Sink (Quaternary +400 ppm). Operator running the dishwasher again. Final concentration 100 ppm and added water to get 300 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opened to be cleaned.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator inverted the single service.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice,salads located in the prep reach in cooler by the cookline.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces,veggie mince located in the reach in cooler by the cookline.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by cookline: pico de gallo,as per operator about 40 mins ago.operator removed to other reach in cooler. (47F - Cold Holding) turkey bacon,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator removed to other reach in cooler (48F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: brown rice,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator reheated to 165F for further hot holding. (127F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the Poke Bowl,crunchy avocado toast.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety.
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. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 48F for the prep reach in cooler by the cookline.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the rice and beans,prep cooler.
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