DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CARROT EXPRESS

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10819897

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Tested for chlorine, quart and temperature. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts Admin Complaint
  • 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 flip top cooler - tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Employee placed items in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed at flip top cooler - tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. As per employee item not portioned or prepared today. Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - grilled chicken (124F - Hot Holding); veggie soup (114F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in microwave to reheat. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: Observed at steam table near walk in cooler- veggie soup 122F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee discarded at will. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 4/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10781625

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on right wrist.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed satchel of rice stored directly on floor. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter.
  • 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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Tested for chlorine, quart and temperature.
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged making wraps then manipulated phone, proceeded to move trash can and continued to make wraps. Employee failed to wash hands and change gloves.
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados and green onions.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Employee placed items in walk in cooler.
  • 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 at steam table - grilled chicken (124F - Hot Holding); veggie soup (114F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in microwave to reheat.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink Observed at handwashing sink at front counter. Operator provided item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed near mop sink - sprayer bottle not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 2/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8741599

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellphone on flip top cutting board. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of sweet potatoes stored on walk-in cooler floor.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelf above two compartment sink.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with hose attached
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool pad in hand washing sink in kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front Counter observed no paper towels. Operator provided Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles on chemical shelf it labeled

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505001

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag with carrots stored on walk in cooler floor.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw ground beef stored over plantains in freezer. Operator relocate plantains. 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 additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
  • 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 in restroom

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363076

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of slime like substance inside ice machine at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 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 rice stored inside 4 door flip top cooler in kitchen, without date mark. Operator date marked rice. Corrected On-Site