CARRROT EXPRESS
8880 SW 72 PL, Kendall FL 33156 · 786-206-1062
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout was provided.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019008242 | Feb 13, 2019 | Apr 3, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 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 steam table: cooked chicken breast (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 1 hour at table. Operator began to remove chicken to reheat.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached with no breaker.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation in kitchen.
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 walk in with ambient temp of 83F. As per operator, cooler used as dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed near reach in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dish rack and in dry food storage.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen entrance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed 2 pills on front counter. Operator removed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table across ovens: rice (107F - Hot Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours at table. Inspector had operator take rice to be reheated.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter missing breaker.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap in men's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
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 walk in freezer not working, ambient temp of 77F. As per operator, used for dry storage. No TCS foods stored inside.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed next to steam table in kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen entrance from dining area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at kitchen entrance.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink with splitter; no breaker.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer. Inspector went over process with operator; 32F.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry storage racks for single service items and clean dishes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior soiled in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with dust.
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 walk in cooler not functioning. As per operator; cooler is used for dry storage, no TCS stored inside.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with charm bracelets.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed last inspection not available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on cook line. Observed top of oven soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in coolers.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor next to juicer. Operator fixed during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in ware wash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on counter not in use; next to juicer.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle in contact with minced garlic across cook line. Operator placed handle upwards.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (48 F - Cold Holding); quinoa (43 F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator will rotate the products for rapid cooling.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (116 F - Hot Holding); beans (124 F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the microwave and stove to be reheated.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some employee training by National Registry of Food Safety Professional no original.
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 raw fish inside of vacuum packaging at walk in cooler. Operator opened the individual packages.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching the quinoa and sweet potatoes touching the products. Operator removed the utensils.
Jun 7, 2024□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Apr 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown rice (49 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator was informed that the product has stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (49 F - Cold Holding) at walk-in cooler. As per operator since the night before. Operator was informed that the product has stop sale.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary + 500 ppm). Operator changed the sanitizer solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 300 ppm)
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 inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. The product is received from the commissary located in Hallandale Beach.
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 inside of reduced oxygen package at walk in cooler. The product is received from the commissary located in Hallandale Beach.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at hand wash sink at 76°F after 3 minutes running water. One located at preparation area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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. Observed a cup with water without lid at the top of ice machine next to preparation table where operator is cutting raw chicken.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting at shelf above three compartment sink.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service articles not stored inverted at shelf under soup shelf. Operator inverted the articles.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touching a raw chicken and after touching ready to eat alfalfa with the same gloves. Operator was informed that she need to wash hands and change gloves when changing from raw to ready to eat food. Operator discarded the part of alfalfa that was touching with the glove. And operator discarded gloved, washed hands and putting on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (52 F - Cold Holding); Basil Pesto with garlic (60 F - Cold Holding) on the cutting board at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the bottom of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at preparation area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole in the wall in front of reach in freezer. And wall in disrepair next to the container for oil at storage area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed raw vegetables stored over lentils soup at walk-in cooler. Operator was informed that the lentils soup need to be stored over unwashed vegetables.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to three compartment sink. Operator put double container.
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensil inside of water at ambient temperature (80°F). Operator discarded the water.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over açaí container. Operator relocated the açaí.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw salmon stored over vegan patties at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the salmon.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee worked with raw chicken and changed to serve avocado without changing gloves. The manager was informed and the employee discarded the gloves, wash her hands and put new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (66 F - Hot Holding) at turned off steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the beans to reheat at stove. Final temperature (180°F - reheating)
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed two employees washing their hands at the three compartment sink.
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. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout was provided.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in used utensil inside of the cooked beans at steam table. Operator removed the utensil.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed mini straws for coffee not individually wrapped at front counter. Operator removed the single service articles.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels at preparation table.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to reach in cooler. Operator put double container.
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