Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARROT EXPRESS MIDTOWN

3252 BUENA VISTA BLVD STE 108 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3680463
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13571989
DBPR license2332989

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#12High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded stored with to go items and above protein powder at front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached; no breaker.

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled dry food shelves.

#15Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at warewash.

Basic 11

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice containers in dry storage. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-36-5

Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at freezer across walk in.

#6Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.

#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.

#10Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.

#11Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label on top of cooler. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
4 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.