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CARROT EXPRESS

With 6 inspections documented, CARROT EXPRESS maintains a 2.6/5 food safety rating in MIAMI BEACH. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 6 reports on file

1828 Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/5/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3674647

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

10/15/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 10877798

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 3 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a half empty water bottle on a cutting board.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different grains on the floor by the ice machine.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 spoons and a cup in the hand washing sink at the kitchen entrance.

5/7/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10828731

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Warning **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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning **Time Extended**

4/29/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10734854

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 16-55-4:Basic - 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 the dishwasher touch dirty machine that uses chlorine to sanitize at 0.00 ppms. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler gasket soiled. Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the chlorine sanitizer at 0.00 ppms. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a staff member use the POS system and then put on gloves without washing her hands. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish in the drawer reach in cooler. The manager moved the chicken to the bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

12/4/2024· 1y 3mo ago

1 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several plastic containers with different foods on the floor by the walk-in cooler.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in a container of grains. The manager inverted the handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic containers with different foods not labeled throughout the kitchen.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks come from the back of the kitchen and put on gloves without washing their hands.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a dish rack with dishes on it at the front counter hand washing sink. The manager removed the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter and nest to the preparation sink. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid at the kitchen entrance not labeled.

3/1/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8590352

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter near ovens.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor under reach-in cooler at front counter near ovens.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at preparation area and front counter.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at preparation area and front counter.

Additional Information

Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(483 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday:7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant
✓ Bakery
✓ Store

Restaurant Features

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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