CARROT 770

Name: CARROT 770
Address: 9519 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL, 33154, US
Rating: 59.1

9519 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154

License #2334599

59.1 Grade F / 100

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March 27, 2026 · 11 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food

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CARROT 770 in SURFSIDE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 59.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 10 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 71 total violations — 3 critical, 21 major, 47 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 27, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: no critical rows, 2 major, and 9 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in pico de gallo container in reach in cooler at cook line.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
[22-08-4] Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of oven in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of black reach in freezer at front counter.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks in kitchen, hallway and front counter missing hand wash sign.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in double door reach in freezer near exterior door soiled.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor near exterior door.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled at front counter shelf.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of pico de gallo in reach in cooler. Employees removed bowl.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freeze r near exterior door.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen not draining.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employees placed eggs in correct storage order.
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter being utilized for rinsing containers and plates. Manager and employees were trained on proper use of hand wash sink.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of food employee reporting agreements signed. Manager had employees sign reporting agreements at the time of the inspection.