Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CARROT EXPRESS

9802 NE 2ND AVE · MIAMI SHORES · Dade County · FL 33138

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3742478
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13780980
DBPR license2336687

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put gloves without wash hands at front counter.

#10High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap at front counter.

#11High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400+ppm); at front counter. Employee diluted with water. Recheck; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed new employee hired less than 60 day Jorge Lay. Manager printed and signed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray with degreaser not labeled at three compartment sink.

Basic 8

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

#2Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking coffee at prep area front counter.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Obser reach in cooler gaskets front counter by ice machine.

#4Basic29-27-4

Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Observed mop sink blocked with racks not accessible all times.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled front counter by ice machine. Observed fan cover at walk in cooler dusty. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

#7Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at prep counter by steam table front counter.

#8Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor by hand sink front counter. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 19, 2026 11:41 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.