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CARROT 770

9519 HARDING AVE · SURFSIDE · Dade County · FL 33154

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3448852
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8737879
DBPR license2334599

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside of reach in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

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 no proof of employee training for all staff. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of containers stored on floor near exterior door. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.