CARROT EXPRESS
2988 GRAND AVE, MIAMI, FL 33133
License #2337822
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →CARROT EXPRESS in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.8 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 3, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 30 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 26 of them so far.
Start with the newest inspection, then verify the pattern
The score is the shortcut. The inspection timeline is the real story. Read the latest visit first, open the official DBPR record when you need the source, then compare this restaurant with other options nearby.
What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 3, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 3 major, and 9 minor.
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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter prep table ice scoop stored in counter. Operator removed.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in coolers soiled with food crumbs.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed for hand sink across from walk in cooler blocked by storage cart.
- [33-06-4] Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. Observed no available at front counter hand sink.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean containers at dryer rack.
- [29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter present with no vacuum breaker.
- [10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed stored on fryer basket handle at fryer.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep line soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned.
- [03E-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at Bain Marie diced breast (112F - Reheating); brown rice (98F - Reheating). As per operator for 1.5 hours. Operator increased to begin reheating.
- [24-05-4] Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at front counter prep table, fruit salad bowls not stored inverted or covered.
- [53A-05-6] 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/ Observed 4 employees present engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present. Manager arrived during inspection.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at cook line reach in cooler raw chicken strips stored over precooked turkey burgers. Chef removed and stored correctly.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at cook line. Employee cleaned.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line spatulas stored in standing water of 86F.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed at reach in cooler at prep line containers of chicken wraps and dressed kale salad stored uncovered.
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