DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CARROT EXPRESS

With 7 inspections documented, CARROT EXPRESS maintains a 2.9/5 food safety rating in HALLANDALE BEACH. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

105 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Florida, 33009
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 7/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870313

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal item stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal prescription glasses stored on shelf above prep table in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container and rags stored in employees handwashing by entrance door. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10774271

  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 1 Light shield missing at entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemicals test kit. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-09: Same- **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8895340

  • 38-01-4:Basic - 1 Light shield missing at entrance of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Containers of soy sauces stored floor in dry storage area
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands and arms while preparing food. Several employees. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored under stove top in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched garbage and another put on apron and fixed clothes. Changed gloves but failed to washed hands before reaching out for clean containers to store food. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemicals test kit.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. New preparation area added. No hands washing sink.

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8894880

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Same- **Time Extended**
  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 Light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Same- **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781603

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's bathroom.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wear dangling jewelry.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. 1 Light shield missing in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. The only Handwashing sink in prep area not working and plumbing is removed. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 1/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8489639

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. 1 light shield missing in kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled oil bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of degreaser stored on prep table next to clean bowls and unwashed vegetables. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemical test kit.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380697

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing 3 missing tiles.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and glasses stored on prep table in kitchen next to scale. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wear hairnet during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Opened case of round containers and lids stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Traulsen - ; Cooked Chili with beyond meat (52F - Cooling).Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today Observed food stored and covered in deep containers. See stop Sale.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved glasses and phone from prep table, wears glasses and then proceeded to reached out for a clean bowl to put Nutella in without washing hands nor removed gloves. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of raw shell eggs stored behind bags of cooked carrots soup in true triple doors reach in cooler in storage area next to Hoshizaki freezer. Manager moved soups. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Traulsen - ; Cooked Chili with beyond meat (52F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today Observed food stored and covered in deep containers. See stop Sale.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site