CARROT EXPRESS
2988 GRAND AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast prep cooler pooled egg whiles (52F – Cold Holding); pooled eggs (48F – Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour from walk in cooler. Advised operator to move to bottoms cooler or place ice bags to rapid cool.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of windex stored next to packages of cinnamon, oats and cacao powder at front counter lower shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter present with no vacuum breaker.
Intermediate 4
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed for gallon of milk at smoothie station, as per employee from the day before.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen prep area hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at end of cook line.
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of kitchen.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area in container of rice.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooling and table equipment throughout establishment.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in containers throughout kitchen of oat and nut topping at smoothie station.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler observed container of breaded raw chicken stored uncovered. Operator placed cover. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dish machine area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:41 AM.
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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.