CARROT EXPRESS
5850 SUNSET DR STE B · SOUTH MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at drawer reach in coolers at cook line brussel sprouts (63F – Cold Holding); quinoa (65F – Cold Holding); corn (62F – Cold Holding). As per operator was stored from the night before more than 4 hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at drawer reach in coolers at cook line brussel sprouts (63F – Cold Holding); quinoa (65F – Cold Holding); corn (62F – Cold Holding). As per operator was stored from the night before more than 4 hours. Cooler was turned off during cleaning. Operator turned on cooler and ambient temperature reached 37F from 67F during inspection. Operator voluntarily discarded items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
51-16-7Intermediate – 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed original three compartment sink remived and changed for two compartment sink with a bar stile dishwasher machine (chlorine 50 ppm). **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at rear prep area on shelf in containers of salt and pepper. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line prep table spoons in standing water of 81F. **Warning**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed on storage shelves at cook line to go bowls. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at kitchen prep table containers of granola, nuts, and other toppings not covered. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.