CARROT EXPRESS

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Establishment has removed triple sink. However was able to set up 1 basin of a 2 compartment sink with Quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: DM at 0ppm. Advised operator to use DM for washing and two compartment sink for sanitizing. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in back of restaurant near mop sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Time Extended

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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Establishment has removed triple sink. However was able to set up 1 basin of a 2 compartment sink with Quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed bread products with invoice from Baker305 LLC vendor location is 2651 SW 33rd Ct Miami FL 33133. The establishment has no proof of being an approved vendor.

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 sliced tomatoes (43-51F -Cold Holding); sauce with garlic and oil (53F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (46-53F - Cold Holding); quinoa (43-56F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, item was out of temperature overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (43-51F -Cold Holding); sauce with garlic and oil (53F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (46-53F - Cold Holding); quinoa (43-56F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepped or portioned today. As per operator, item was out of temperature overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (115-180F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated to 165+. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed tablets used for cleaning machinery stored over ready to eat oat milk. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink on cookline being used to clean a wiping cloth. Educated operator on proper hand wash sink procedures.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from water bottle in prep area.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone stored over single use gloves. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed in back of restaurant near mop sink.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Tested for chlorine, quart and temperature.

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged making wraps then manipulated phone, proceeded to move trash can and continued to make wraps. Employee failed to wash hands and change gloves.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados and green onions.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler - tuna salad (53F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Employee placed items in walk in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - grilled chicken (124F - Hot Holding); veggie soup (114F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in microwave to reheat.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink Observed at handwashing sink at front counter. Operator provided item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed near mop sink - sprayer bottle not labeled. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on right wrist.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed satchel of rice stored directly on floor. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter.