Inspection Report

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CARROT EXPRESS PINECREST

12311 S DIXIE HWY · PINECREST · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3694826
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13662377
DBPR license2337722

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line warmer top drawer: cooked rice (89F – Hot Holding). Bottom drawer: cooked rice (124F – Hot Holding); chicken breast (117F – Hot Holding). As per operator, items have been there less than 4 hours, operator turned up heat on machine. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray hanging on rack where straws are kept. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic36-34-5

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

Repeat Violation
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves across cook line with a soiled interior.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go utensils stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:47 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.