CARROT EXPRESS PINECREST
12311 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-13-4High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
53A-10-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed soiled knives on magnet in kitchen.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food and dish rack above three compartment sink.
Basic 11
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen area.
16-55-4Basic – 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.
40-06-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee prepping food wearing bracelets.
36-01-4Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5Basic – In-use tongs stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed tongs on top of soiled oven.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under board during inspection. Operator removed cloth during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers under prep table. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen behind knife magnet.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside mop sink. Operator hung during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:50 PM.
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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.