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CARROT EXPRESS

7135 COLLINS AVE STE 1 · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33141

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3703360
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13741835
DBPR license2335874

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate5 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 3

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked rice (76F – Hot Holding) inside warmer unit at cook line area. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Stop Sale issued. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beans sprouts (49F – Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); Pico de gallo (52F – Cold Holding); Cooked black beans (50F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler next to steam units at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside reach in cooler next to preparation table at kitchen area. Also observed Cooked chicken (51F – Cold Holding) inside cold holding unit next to dish machine at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 4 hours. Operator stored inside reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Also observed Cooked rice (76F – Hot Holding) inside warmer unit at cook line area. As per employee for more than 4 hours. Stop Sale issued. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarningStop Sale
#8High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm) under three compartment sink at cook line. Manager add more water to solution during inspection Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 300ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler with an ambient temperature of 58F at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation wearing watch at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer inside reach in cooler next to steam units at kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to double door reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in sanitizing solution on top of preparation table above reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.