DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CARROT EXPRESS

With 6 inspections documented, CARROT EXPRESS maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating in MIAMI. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1741 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10892049

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at rear of kitchen.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry storage area in container of rice.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind cooling and table equipment throughout establishment.
  • 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 containers throughout kitchen of oat and nut topping at smoothie station.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler observed container of breaded raw chicken stored uncovered. Operator placed cover. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at dish machine area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at breakfast prep cooler pooled egg whiles (52F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (48F - Cold Holding). As per operator for 1 hour from walk in cooler. Advised operator to move to bottoms cooler or place ice bags to rapid cool.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of windex stored next to packages of cinnamon, oats and cacao powder at front counter lower shelf. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter present with no vacuum breaker.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed for gallon of milk at smoothie station, as per employee from the day before.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at kitchen prep area hand sink used as dump sink with food remnants inside. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit available for chlorine sanitizer at dish machine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink at end of cook line.

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 3 sealed packages of frozen poke tuna thawing. Operator cut open packaging and placed in walk in cooler to thaw. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed lid broken.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed stored on fry basket handle. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in a container of brown rice at reach in cooler at prep line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed a container of poke tuna thawing at room temperature at dish washing area. Manager placed into walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at front counter area stored under dump sink. Manager removed and stored onto shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at back prep kitchen hand sink used as a dump sink with food remnants present. Manager removed and cleaned food residue. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at front counter self serve cooler parfaits not date marked. As per manager were placed the day before.

Inspection Date: 8/9/2024

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 frozen commercially reduced oxygen packaged tunas and 3 frozen commercially reduced oxygen packaged of mahi mahi in walk in cooler not removed from packaging to thaw. Operator removed fish from packages during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave across from cook line interior soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at prep line soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash at front counter slow draining.
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at reach in cooler at prep line a small container of raw salmon cubes date marked for use by 8/7/24. Operator discarded.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed smoothie station at front counter milk (47F - Cold Holding). As per employee for less than 1 hour. Repeat Violation
  • 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/ Observed 5 employees engaging in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Certified manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8632078

  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at the end of prep table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of callback inspection cutting still no longer cleanable. **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of callback inspection drain plug still missing. **Time Extended**
  • 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at entrance of front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of callback inspection still observed leaking from pipe at hand sink at entrance of front counter. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler located at front prep area at entrance of front counter, raw tuna cubes (49F - Cold Holding); cut salmon pieces (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); as per manager it came from walk in cooler and placed in reach cooler over 3 hours ago. Recommended manager to place items on ice to rapid cool. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-15: At time of call I inspection observed at reach in cooler located at front prep area at entrance of front counter, raw tuna cubes (48F - Cold Holding); cut salmon pieces (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (50F - Cold Holding) Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8518731

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed about 10 packages of mahi mahi in walk in cooler not cut open to thaw. Operator began to cut open packages. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cutting board at the end of prep table. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at reach in cooler below grill/oven. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout prep area of front kitchen. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler a box containing broccoli stored on floor. Operator removed and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice bin at rear of kitchen. Operator removed and stored upright into ice. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves at prep area soiled. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at walk in cooler. Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink at entrance of front counter. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw chicken then proceeded to touch ovens door handle to place chicken inside without removing contaminated gloves. Advised employee to remove gloves, sanitize oven door handle and wash hands. Provided operator with proper hand washing handout. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler located at front prep area at entrance of front counter, raw tuna cubes (49F - Cold Holding); cut salmon pieces (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); as per manager it came from walk in cooler and placed in reach cooler over 3 hours ago. Recommended manager to place items on ice to rapid cool. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stored on top of oven at front prep area, falafel (80F - Hot Holding), as per manager was made less than 2 hours ago. Advised manager to reheat item to 165F. Warning
  • 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager did not know how to calibrate thermometer. Coached manager on proper steps to calibrating a thermometer. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand sink next to ice bin at rear of kitchen. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438079

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the fan cover soiled at walk in cooler.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and some drawers reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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