Carrot Express Pinecrest
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Carrot Express Pinecrest stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around nine violations each.
“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Pinecrest restaurant, which scores around 55. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray hanging on rack where straws are kept. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line warmer top drawer: cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Bottom drawer: cooked rice (124F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items have been there less than 4 hours, operator turned up heat on machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go utensils stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restrooms; dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves across cook line with a soiled interior.
22-08-4
50
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food racks with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cutting board in hand sink next to triple sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks in warewash. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple vents with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle on top of reach in cooler across stove area. Bottle was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on prep table across warewash area. Operator had phone removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on prep table across warewash. Operator had cloth removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler with soiled gaskets where sauces are held at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in prep across warewash.
36-27-5
52
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch face with gloved hands and begin to continue work. Inspector stepped in with manager and employee washed hands after discarding gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dust accumulation on dry food shelves. Observed on dry dish racks; dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. Observed on knife magnet. **Repeat Violation**
22-31-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handle soiled in kitchen area.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed in restroom; water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with AirPod. Manager had employee remove. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Manager had employee wipe down interior. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
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 reach in cooler next to ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler.
14-17-4
47
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
33
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink at preparation sink at the front counter. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed employee working with raw eggs next to ready to eat food, pico de gallo and cut lettuce at cutting board reach in cooler. Operator removed the raw eggs to another preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw turkey burgers stored over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. Operator relocated the turkey burgers to the bottom of the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed alfalfa (47 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the product to the walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residuals in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a dishwasher machine was added and the mop sink was relocated. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water at bathrooms at 70 F after 2 minutes running water. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to lid and container at reach in cooler. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a floor fan soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed above rice cookers at preparation area. **Warning**
35B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup refrigerator line in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed container with banana pulp stored under frozen water drips at walk in freezer. Operator moved the container to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice container stored on floor front counter. Operator moved the container to a preparation table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed at walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-01-4
29
May 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
61
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jun 26, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express Pinecrest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express Pinecrest on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express Pinecrest?
Across the inspection record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express Pinecrest.
How does Carrot Express Pinecrest compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Carrot Express Pinecrest most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Carrot Express Pinecrest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrot Express Pinecrest have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carrot Express Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrot Express Pinecrest is inspected around four times per year on average.
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