CARROT EXPRESS MIDTOWN
3252 BUENA VISTA BLVD STE 108 · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw frozen salmon stored over frozen corn and waffles at tall three door reach in freezer. Manager relocated correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled at preparation area. Employee took to clean at three compartment sink.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink at front counter area. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser stuck at preparation area near prep sink. Manager fix it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed above dishwasher area and preparation area.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and vents soiled at kitchen and preparation area.
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm). Manager has three compartment sink set up.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at white chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-73-4Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in cooler soiled.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler across preparation area.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on floor at front counter. Manager relocated 6 inches off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.