Carrot Express
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Carrot Express has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Weston restaurant scene, where the average is 72, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
82
Jul 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
52
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container of food inside unit, next to prep sink in rear kitchen. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front counter-water temperature 74F.
27-16-4
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. Poster emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
74
Aug 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Jun 29, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 28, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); peas (47F - Cold Holding) all items were placed in unit from yesterday. None of the above mentioned food items has been removed from unit. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. -Observed sewage backing up through floor in cookline and dishwashing area drains. No barrier or door separate these areas. **Warning**
28-26-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall in dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed quinoa hot held at 104 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Per operator, item placed in unit 3.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat item to 173°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); peas (47F - Cold Holding) all items were placed in unit from yesterday. None of the above mentioned food items has been removed from unit. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked quinoa stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 06/27/2023. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed a food container stored inside handwash sink at front line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ Manager Joel Altamirano returned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked quinoa. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee purse stored on food storage shelf. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed water draining from walk-in cooler motor. Ambient temperature found at 46°F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various produces stored on floor at front line area. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
22
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0 ppm chlorine. Advised to use 3 compartment sink for all ware washing and sanitation until corrected. **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed on cook line, raw shell eggs stored behind ready to eat lettuces. Operator relocated to the front. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted in guest view. Operator corrected, posted in front. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water could only reach 78°F at primary hand wash sink on front line.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go cup used to dispense bulk items, rice, quinoa, etc. operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cook knife and metal spatula stored between wall and counter. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrot Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.
How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Weston?
Carrot Express most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Weston average of 72.
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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