CARROT EXPRESS
1828 Bay Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2025 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
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★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
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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
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025