Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CARRROT EXPRESS

8880 SW 72 PL · KENDALL · Dade County · FL 33156

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 7, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3330121
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8349378
DBPR license2334234

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#6High Priority10-05-5

High Priority – In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed two utensil inside of water at ambient temperature (80°F). Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored over açaí container. Operator relocated the açaí . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw salmon stored over vegan patties at walk-in cooler. Operator relocated the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee worked with raw chicken and changed to serve avocado without changing gloves. The manager was informed and the employee discarded the gloves, wash her hands and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (66 F – Hot Holding) at turned off steam table. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved the beans to reheat at stove. Final temperature (180°F – reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#11Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed two employees washing their hands at the three compartment sink.

#12Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.

#14Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#2Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in used utensil inside of the cooked beans at steam table. Operator removed the utensil. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic25-27-4

Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed mini straws for coffee not individually wrapped at front counter. Operator removed the single service articles. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towels at preparation table.

#5Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor next to reach in cooler. Operator put double container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:18 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 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 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.