Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CARROT EXPRESS

98 NE 2 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33132

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3392179
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8503820
DBPR license2335550

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink kitchen sanitizer quaternary 00 ppm. Operator replaced the water solution. Recheck 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority03A-03-5

High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Operator stored inside reach in cooler front counter area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/

#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of Silverware/utensils stored on floor.

#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under three compartment sink kitchen.

#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located front counter cooked line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:21 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.