Carrot Express Midtown
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
32
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Carrot Express Midtown stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter attached; no breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed winded stored with to go items and above protein powder at front counter. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at warewash.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Observed soiled dry food shelves.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed soiled exterior.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in spice containers in dry storage. Operator removed cups during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at freezer across walk in.
14-36-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout kitchen.
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of salt with no label on top of cooler. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with cut marks at front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at walk in cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at chest freezer at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed quinoa not covered at reach in cooler across cook line. Employee covered it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
64
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
33
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw egg whites over cooked quinoa inside reach in cooler across cook line. Employee removed the eggs white from over quinoa. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can blade opener heavily soiled at kitchen. Employee placed inside sink to wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed part of orange squeeze machine and pressed oranges inside hand sink next to triple sink. Manager removed then items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl without handle inside spices at dry storage. Manager removed the bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 mahi inside ROP inside reach in cooler . As per employee for less than 4 hrs. Employee made cut ROP. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table. Employee removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled at kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under hand sink at kitchen.
29-11-4
47
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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 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/. Francisco Gutierrez.
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located back kitchen unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area at three compartment sink.
36-27-5
70
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired. Operator paid the license during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site*
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in the back reach in cooler. Also observed inside reach in cooler kitchen cooked brown rice (47F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (49F- Cold Holding). Operator removed product in to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 - 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/ Observed No Certified Manager on duty in time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in the hand sink next to ice machine. And behind front counter hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towel on dispenser during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed granola container with out a label behind front counter.
02D-02-4
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. Walking in cooler and reach in cooler.
14-74-7
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed dishes next to 3 compartment sink not inverted.
24-05-4
45
May 9, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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/ Observed 7 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager present.
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Throughout property. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee had 3 compartment sink set up with 2 wash and 1 sanitizer basins. Coached employees on proper 3 compartment set up. Employees drained middle sink and filled for proper rinse step and proper 3 compartment sink set up. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-16-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
21-10-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express Midtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express Midtown on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express Midtown?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express Midtown.
How does Carrot Express Midtown compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Carrot Express Midtown most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Carrot Express Midtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carrot Express Midtown have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carrot Express Midtown means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carrot Express Midtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrot Express Midtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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