Carrot Express

10 E Palmetto Park Rd Unit 102, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Vegetarian
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Carrot Express has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Nov 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average is 74, putting Carrot Express squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. One bay prep sink in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: Hose hooked back on ring **Time Extended**
29-37-4
86
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef observed handling raw tuna with gloves. Immediately touched kale, drawers, handle to pan. No gloves changed or hands washed. Educated on site. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg plant (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (48F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food items stored directly next to door away from vents. Front end of unit not maintaining 41F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked egg plant (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (48F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler. Operator states food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food items stored directly next to door away from vents. Front end of unit not maintaining 41F. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for consumption storing Gatorade bottle **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. One bay prep sink in kitchen **Warning**
29-37-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer not turning on. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in granola **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bins for the panko and lentils, quart sized cups used to dispense. The cups were removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter. Water poured out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrot Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.

How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Carrot Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carrot Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Carrot Express inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carrot Express is inspected around three times per year on average.