Carrot Express
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Carrot Express has 14 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor by three compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor by three compartment sink **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout the back area, front area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-02: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout the back area, front area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
90
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a case of carrot cake stored on top of the kitchen hand washing sink. Manager removed it., observed stored in the front counter area hand sink coffee container, pitcher. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hole in floor by three compartment sink
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled in the front counter area.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed floor throughout the back area, front area. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
64
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a container with Diced salmon (59 F - Cold Holding) according to operator done yesterday
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a container with Diced salmon (59 F - Cold Holding) according to operator done yesterday
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, floor or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in the kitchen area.
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids, and single container stored damaged shelf located in the front counter area.
25-05-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
58
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager set up three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager has set up the three compartment sink until dishwasher machine is fixed **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a hood filter missing. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a hood filter missing. **Time Extended**
14-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Manager set up three compartment sink.
22-49-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Mahi in commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside of the walk in cooler. Manager removed Mahi from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the kitchen cellphone.
40-06-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed a hood filter missing. **Repeat Violation**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on top of oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by the three compartment sink.
36-27-5
64
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom, Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Feb 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Valeria Guzman without a manager certification she is been working here for 3 years. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Valeria Guzman without a manager certification she is been working here for 3 years. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-24: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (58 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) received yesterday,vegan picadillo (56 F - Cold Holding)received yesterday's ,lentil soup (58 F - Cold Holding); Carrot soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68 F - Cold Holding); Brown rice (67 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler as per manager prepared yesterday,
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (57 F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (58 F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (59 F - Cold Holding); Raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding) received yesterday,vegan picadillo (56 F - Cold Holding)received yesterday's ,lentil soup (58 F - Cold Holding); Carrot soup (59 F - Cold Holding); Quinoa (68 F - Cold Holding); Brown rice (67 F - Cold Holding) stored inside of the walk in cooler as per manager prepared yesterday
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed inside of the front counter hand washing sink a pitcher, mixer.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Valeria Guzman without a manager certification she is been working here for 3 years.
53A-01-7
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler running at 57 F
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in cooler freezer with ice buildup.
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-13: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
86
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic containers inside of the front counter area hand washing sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Observed no hot water throughout the establishment
27-18-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled in the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall damage throughout the kitchen and back area.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
47
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed back area hand washing sink with dirty towels. Manager took towels out. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher inside of the front counter area hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mixed fruit.
02C-02-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front area , back area, kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Quinoa.
02D-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Front counter area reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice stored on the floor in the back area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of equipment Oven **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front area, kitchen area.
21-10-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?
Across the inspection record, “wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.
How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Carrot Express most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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