Carrot Express West Kendall
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Carrot Express West Kendall, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Miami restaurants. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Maria Aday 9/28/25.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top bowl next to soup dispensers soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed throughout plates at prep line and prep counter not stored inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables washed and placed into same box/container from shipping during preparation. Observed washed lemons stored in original box and used in juicer.
08B-39-4
74
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying rack. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) I'm reach in cooler at salad station. As per operator since yesterday 07/15. Operator discarded items during inspection.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding) I'm reach in cooler at salad station. As per operator since yesterday 07/15. Operator discarded items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and portable speaker stored on prep table across from dry storage rack in rear kitchen area. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice at front counter ice machine. Operator removed scoop and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with rice and beans at reach in cooler across from cook line. Operator removed scoop from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying rack.
16-46-4
61
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) Operator added sanitizer to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) Advised operator to dilute three compartment sink to proper level. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked brown rice not time marked in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator time marked the rice during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed no time mark for rice. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed can opener blade soiled across from three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with large accumulation of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed hood filters soiled with large accumulation of grease. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed above walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 89F on preparation table next to grill in kitchen area. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed at 77F on preparation table next to grill in kitchen area. **Time Extended**
10-07-4
58
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown rice (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded the rice during inspection. Also observed chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); quinoa (55F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler at salad station in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) Operator added sanitizer to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded the rice during inspection. Also observed chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); cooked eggplant (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); quinoa (55F - Cold Holding) at top reach in cooler at salad station in kitchen area. As per operator since yesterday 01/08. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked brown rice not time marked in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator time marked the rice during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across from three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed above walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee book bag stored next to tortillas on storage rack in kitchen area. Operator removed book bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 89F on preparation table next to grill in kitchen area. Operator discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under white cutting board on preparation table next to walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at bottom reach in cooler at salad station in the kitchen area.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with large accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at preparation table in kitchen area. Operator added sanitizer. Final solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of panko bread crumbs not identified at dry storage area next to walk in cooler.
02D-01-5
33
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Turkey burger stored over raw fish at drawers. Operator relocated the raw turkey burger. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown rice (56 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per the manager since the night before. Operator segregated and discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (56 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per the manager since the night before. Operator segregated and discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine + 200 ppm). And Triple Sink (Quaternary +400 ppm). Operator running the dishwasher again. Final concentration 100 ppm and added water to get 300 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opened to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator inverted the single service. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
37
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice,salads located in the prep reach in cooler by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
86
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces,veggie mince located in the reach in cooler by the cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by cookline: pico de gallo ,as per operator about 40 mins ago.operator removed to other reach in cooler . (47F - Cold Holding) turkey bacon ,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator removed to other reach in cooler (48F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: brown rice ,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator reheated to 165F for further hot holding. (127F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the Poke Bowl,crunchy avocado toast.
02B-01-5
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 ambient temperature at approximately 48F for the prep reach in cooler by the cookline.
14-74-7
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the rice and beans,prep cooler. **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
43
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk quinoa, brown rice bulk containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulation dust,by corridor.
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the quinoa,prep cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw as mahi-mahi,salmon,located in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the wraps, provided form for time as a method of control for food safety.. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils located in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the legal rice container located in the prep reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express West Kendall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express West Kendall on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express West Kendall?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express West Kendall.
How does Carrot Express West Kendall compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Carrot Express West Kendall most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Carrot Express West Kendall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carrot Express West Kendall have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carrot Express West Kendall 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 West Kendall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrot Express West Kendall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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