CARROT 770
9519 HARDING AVE · SURFSIDE · Dade County · FL 33154
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice (60F – Cold Holding) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (101F – Hot Holding) on top of preparation table in front of hand wash sink at kitchen area. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee stored inside warmer to reheat at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink cover with a plastic lid at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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 7 employees and no certified manager present at the time of inspection.
Basic 5
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at storage area.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper install over food disposables at kitchen area.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 1:30 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.