Aventura, Miami-Dade County

CARROT EXPRESS

19501 BISCAYNE BLVD K1993, Aventura, FL 33180

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Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Mar 27, 2026
City
Aventura
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

06-09-1

Detail 24475701

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.

14-11-5

Detail 24475702

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

08B-39-4

Detail 24475704

Basic - Observed avocados not washed prior to preparation.

42-01-4

Detail 24475703

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 24259610

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep/warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep/warewash area. Warning Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24259609

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer (make table). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer (make table). Warning Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24259608

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in prep/warewash area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-17: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in prep/warewash area. Warning Time Extended

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 8

14-86-1

Detail 24048206

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for container of cut greens. Advised manager and he removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 24048205

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24048208

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in prep/warewash area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24048210

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24048207

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in prep/warewash area. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24048209

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer (make table). Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24048203

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24048204

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in prep/warewash area. Warning

Oct 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 23230726

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-04: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Time Extended

Oct 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-08-7

Detail 23227559

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and servicing about 5 customers and staff prepping food at time of attempted licensing inspection. Conducted inspection however I could not provide temporary license due to plans not matching current layout of establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and servicing about 5 customers and staff prepping food at time of attempted licensing inspection. Conducted inspection however I could not provide temporary license due to plans not matching current layout of establishment. Warning Time Extended

31A-12-4

Detail 23227560

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Observed no handwash sink for employees in warewash area. According to approved plans sink was to be installed next to 3 compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Observed hand washing sink added on counter top across from 3 compartment sink. No water provided at sink. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23227561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning Time Extended

Sep 25, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 2Total: 10

12A-12-4

Detail 23176889

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee prepping raw mahi then changed gloves without washing and sanitizing hands. Warning

50-08-7

Detail 23176893

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed establishment open and servicing about 5 customers and staff prepping food at time of attempted licensing inspection. Conducted inspection however I could not provide temporary license due to plans not matching current layout of establishment. Warning

11-27-4

Detail 23176885

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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23176887

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23176888

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager added. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23176886

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23176884

Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. Warning

31A-12-4

Detail 23176890

Intermediate - Observed no handwash sink for employees in warewash area. According to approved plans sink was to be installed next to 3 compartment sink. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23176891

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 23176892

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee not washing carrots prior to prepping and panning. Warning