Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Extended

CARROT EXPRESS MIDTOWN

3252 BUENA VISTA BLVD STE 108 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 1, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Extension given, pending
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3729764
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13897922
DBPR license2332989

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing task. Discarded gloves and put new gloves without wash hands. Coached employee to wash hands properly. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: At time of callback not observed. **Time Extended**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 4 employees hired more than 60 days no employee training; Elva Castillo ,Luz Zaldivar, Esther Encarnacion , Nathalie Urbina. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: Observed 4 employees hired more than 60 days no employee training; Elva Castillo ,Luz Zaldivar, Esther Encarnacion , Nathalie Urbina. Time extension 60 days. **Time Extended**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed by dry storage racks. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty by hallway, prep area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor by storage across three compartment sink and under dishwasher. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair at back door entrance. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled front counter by smoothie maker. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#6Basic36-02-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Ware washing and kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic29-11-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at three compartment sink faucet. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2026-09-01: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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
4 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.