CARROT EXPRESS
2988 GRAND AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33133
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler raw shelled eggs stored over avocados. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken strips stored over precooked turkey burgers. Chef removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at Bain Marie diced breast (112F – Reheating); brown rice (98F – Reheating). As per operator for 1.5 hours. Operator increased to begin reheating.
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. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink across from walk in cooler blocked by storage cart.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter prep table, fruit salad bowls not stored inverted or covered.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter prep table ice scoop stored in counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer basket handle at fryer.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line spatulas stored in standing water of 86F.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled with food crumbs.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers at dryer rack.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler at prep line containers of chicken wraps and dressed kale salad stored uncovered.
33-06-4Basic – Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no available at front counter hand sink.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dish machine area. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:06 AM.
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.