CARROT EXPRESS
9802 NE 2ND AVE · MIAMI SHORES · Dade County · FL 33138
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-43-4High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary solution at Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Manager began to dilute solution. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter prep cooler diced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding). As per cook since overnight. Cook discarded tomatoes.
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation. Certified manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter next to hand wash sink, employee preparing sauce cups. Employee removed cups from splash zone of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observed in walk in cooler, packages of tuna. Cook began to cut open during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at entrance of front counter, employee bag stored on to go trays and napkins.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed at rear prep area of kitchen, a plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Manager removed and stored on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in kitchen area.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in rear kitchen reach in coolers old labels on containers.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 3, 2026 12:36 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.