Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CARROT EXPRESS

1418 NW N RIVER DR · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33125

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3711849
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13750342
DBPR license2337886

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-28-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the cook line touch soiled apron and then a clean set of tongs without changing gloves or washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (63F – Cold Holding); corn (47F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across main prep table. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to clean kitchen equipment in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone and bag stored next to rack full of seasonings and spices in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler prep table with soiled gaskets.

#3Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board in prep area not stored in sanitation solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing sauces, oils, and dressings with no label near front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
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 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.