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CARROT EXPRESS

3450 NW 83 AVE STE 136 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33122

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 23, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3372076
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8438334
DBPR license2335441

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pico de gallo (57 F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (58 F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (59 F – Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50 F – Cold Holding) received yesterday,vegan picadillo (56 F – Cold Holding)received yesterday's ,lentil soup (58 F – Cold Holding); Carrot soup (59 F – Cold Holding); Quinoa (68 F – Cold Holding); Brown rice (67 F – Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler as per manager prepared yesterday,

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (57 F – Cold Holding); tuna salad (58 F – Cold Holding); breaded chicken (59 F – Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50 F – Cold Holding) received yesterday,vegan picadillo (56 F – Cold Holding)received yesterday's ,lentil soup (58 F – Cold Holding); Carrot soup (59 F – Cold Holding); Quinoa (68 F – Cold Holding); Brown rice (67 F – Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler as per manager prepared yesterday

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside of the front counter hand washing sink a pitcher, mixer.

#9Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Valeria Guzman without a manager certification she is been working here for 3 years.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 57 F

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled

#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in cooler freezer with ice buildup.

#4Basic36-02-5

Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:04 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.