Carrot Express
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Carrot Express has eight inspections in the public record. Carrot Express was last inspected on Jan 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
“Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 68, which Carrot Express' 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located at front counter blocked by garbage can.
31A-09-4
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
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled at front counter. Reach in cooler for fruits.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Underneath equipment at kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups stored on second floor.
25-05-4
58
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees must wash hands and change gloves more frequently, mainly when tasks area changed.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up three compartment sink. The technician will arrive at some point during the day according to the manager.
22-49-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the back wit bottom part missing "
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with carrots stored on floor by entrance to the second floor. Manager removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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 at kitchen scoop handle in contact with pico de gallo.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor.
25-05-4
58
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
86
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed upstairs single service containers not kept on shelves.
25-05-4
86
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line/ counter. Manager adjusted the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Manager adjusted the faucet. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with pico de gallo/ reach in cooler at cook line.
10-01-5
78
Jul 7, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employees and management emptied the ice machine for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
86
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink in the cook line a container with utensils inside hand sink. Employee removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures or kit for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned the mold while conducting the routine inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
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 scoop with handle in contact with ready to eat seed, quinoa and vegetables at front counter and kitchen.
10-01-5
74
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.employee cleaned the machine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?
Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.
How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?
Carrot Express most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Coral Gables average of 68.
Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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