Carrot Express
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Carrot Express nine times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Center kitchen flip top cooler- sliced cheese (48-50F - Cold Holding) above fill line. Operator placed items on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Prep area next to cook line. Cooked chicken at 11:00am (108F) heated cooling since 10:00am to 98F at 11:30am due to cooling on shelf with no temperature control. At this rate, proper cooling to 70F in 2 hours will not occur. Operator placed items into freezer to quick chill
03D-15-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed current license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored in front food prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator changed out solution. New solution tested 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Front counter drawer - raw smoked salmon and raw tuna stored behind ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Front counter low boy - milk - per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
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/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Cookline - drawer unit - scoop handle in cooked quinoa and scoop handle in cooked corn. Operator removed scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Front counter - clean ladles stored directly next to soap dispenser. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
58
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed unwashed avocado stored between ready to eat foods on make table at front counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with trash can. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not inverted. Operator inverted mop at mop sink. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed clean sanitized scoops stored not inverted at front area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Single-service bowls not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cook-line. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
67
Sep 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. **Warning**
22-38-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. **Warning**
16-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Carrot Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carrot Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Carrot Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrot Express is inspected around four times per year on average.
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