CARROT 770
9519 HARDING AVE · SURFSIDE · Dade County · FL 33154
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employees placed eggs in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
16-37-1Intermediate – Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter being utilized for rinsing containers and plates. Manager and employees were trained on proper use of hand wash sink.
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of food employee reporting agreements signed. Manager had employees sign reporting agreements at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of pico de gallo in reach in cooler. Employees removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freeze r near exterior door.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen not draining.
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:16 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.