Carrot Express
Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025
64
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Carrot Express, the earliest from 2022. On Aug 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around seven violations each.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Miami Beach facility scores 69, putting Carrot Express on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled throughout the establishment. Observed the hand sink and triple sink and mop sink soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
64
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The operator tried to pay on line but it showed zero fee due. The operator called the call center and they told her it shows delinquent but they couldn't generate an invoice. The call center gave her a case number 242871 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Tiramisu (51F - Cold Holding). I suggested that the person in charge closed the reach in cooler door. I took the temperature again at the end of the inspection and it was 43°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal stainer in the hand sink at the bar. The person in charge removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above the walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed on the ice machine. The **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the teacher in cooler gaskets soiled at the bar. Observed the hand washing sink and triple sink in the kitchen soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler.
29-49-6
39
Jul 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
39
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Mar 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed quaternary sanitizer buckets stored on kitchen floor behind front counter.
21-44-1
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located at prep cooler next to convection oven, behind front counter.
21-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of pineapples stored on floor, under shelving inside walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food located inside a container of uncooked red quinoa, stored on shelving at kitchen area.
14-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.
How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
Carrot Express most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around seven 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 two times per year on average.
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