Carrot 770
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
52
Score
Carrot 770 has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Surfside average 74, so Carrot 770 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled at front counter shelf.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in pico de gallo container in reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of oven in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of black reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks in kitchen, hallway and front counter missing hand wash sign.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in double door reach in freezer near exterior door soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor near exterior door.
25-05-4
52
Oct 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employees placed eggs in correct storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of food employee reporting agreements signed. Manager had employees sign reporting agreements at the time of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter being utilized for rinsing containers and plates. Manager and employees were trained on proper use of hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of pico de gallo in reach in cooler. Employees removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freeze r near exterior door.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen not draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
37
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. 30 days. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of containers stored on floor near exterior door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Observed cases of containers stored on floor near exterior door. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce inside of reach in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for all staff. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles above cook line soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees in kitchen engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board in kitchen. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of containers stored on floor near exterior door. **Warning**
25-05-4
52
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice held for more than 24/hrs without date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container without handle inside the cooked rice inside reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave. Employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
64
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator. **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed required employee food handlers training expired for all employees. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed required employee food handlers training expired for all employees. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed old food debris inside of microwave at cook line. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed old food debris inside of microwave at cook line. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like on wall above triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed wall soiled over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed wall soiled over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
70
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside microwave **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mold like on wall above triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot 770 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot 770 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot 770?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carrot 770.
How does Carrot 770 compare to other restaurants in Surfside?
Carrot 770 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Surfside average of 74.
Has Carrot 770's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carrot 770 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carrot 770 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carrot 770 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrot 770 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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