CARROT EXPRESS

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD K1993

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/4/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and servicing about 5 customers and staff prepping food at time of attempted licensing inspection. Conducted inspection however I could not provide temporary license due to plans not matching current layout of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and servicing about 5 customers and staff prepping food at time of attempted licensing inspection. Conducted inspection however I could not provide temporary license due to plans not matching current layout of establishment. Warning **Time Extended**
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no handwash sink for employees in warewash area. According to approved plans sink was to be installed next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed hand washing sink added on counter top across from 3 compartment sink. No water provided at sink. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee not washing carrots prior to prepping and panning. Warning
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee prepping raw mahi then changed gloves without washing and sanitizing hands. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and servicing about 5 customers and staff prepping food at time of attempted licensing inspection. Conducted inspection however I could not provide temporary license due to plans not matching current layout of establishment. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-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. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning
  • 31A-12-4:Intermediate - Observed no handwash sink for employees in warewash area. According to approved plans sink was to be installed next to 3 compartment sink. Warning