Carrot Express
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Carrot Express has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Carrot Express was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Restaurants in Coconut Creek average 78, so Carrot Express trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used as liners fo lettuce and other green leafy foods. Manager discarded paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened and used containers in walk-in cooler, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna in vacuum packed bags on on defrosting, manput frozen tuna in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: quinoa (112°F - Hot Holding); operator states quinoa was cooked 1 hour ago. Cooker was turned off. Operator turned cooker back and reheated to 165°F. on front counter: Carrot Soup (124°F - Hot Holding). Operator states item has been in unit 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
86
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/Zamia El Chaer 6-8-21 only CFM provided for establishment. Not on duty at time of inspection. 4+ employees engaged in food handling **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: No CFM present 4+employees engaged in food handling **Admin Complaint**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in poor repair **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle stored in standing water of 79F on cook line. Operator removed, discarded water and moved ladle to ware washing area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Ladle stored in standing water of 79°F on cook line. Spoons stored in standing water of 78°F on front line. Operator removed and discarded water **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Jun 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water or 73°F on cook line. Operator replaced. Discussed with operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
78
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen cook line prep table- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at flat top grill- observed service utensils being stored inside standing water at 81 degrees F.
10-07-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Coconut Creek?
Carrot Express most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Coconut Creek average of 78.
Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around two 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.
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