Carrot Express

600 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
Soups/Salads/Sandwiches
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Carrot Express stretching back to 2024. On Aug 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited two times.

Carrot Express scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Jan 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Food containing a prohibited substance held, kept, offered, prepared, processed, packaged, or served.
04P
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
61
Mar 26, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
82
Feb 27, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrot Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carrot Express on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carrot Express?

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrot Express.

How does Carrot Express compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Carrot Express most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Carrot Express' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrot Express have averaged around three 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.