Carrot Express
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Carrot Express has 10 inspections in the public record. Carrot Express was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “clean glasses”, showing up three times.
Carrot Express' latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container water container inside employee handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
86
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures 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
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.
11-26-1
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dice pineapple 61 f strawberries 60 f yogurt 58 f inside nonworking reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Dice pineapple 61 f strawberries 62 f yogurt f 58 f from last night, cooler not working properly.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food particles to kitchen shelves throughout.
23-03-4
64
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed kitchen employee touching dirty apron and then working with food no hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures 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
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of raw vegetables on floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Most kitchen employees. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Kitchen microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer inside most kitchen coolers. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
21-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris underneath kitchen stove and working table. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed most kitchen coolers with no ambient thermometer inside.
05-09-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed AC Pipe Draining water into compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-07-5
47
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed by the cook line: rack with raw fish stored above cooked chicken. Discussed with the o and provided the proper storage of food handout to the operator. Observed operator rearrange the food on the cart, placed cooked chicken on the top rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in the salad area, the cutting board on the flip top reach in cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed in the waters wash area: pipe from the ceiling, water draining into the three compartment sink.
29-07-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed two employees eating food in the kitchen area nearby food. Inspector coached employees during the inspection.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Prep area: containers of soy sauce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?
Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.
How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Carrot Express most recently scored 78 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 four 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 three times per year on average.
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