Miami Shores, Miami-Dade County

CARROT EXPRESS

9802 NE 2ND AVE, Miami Shores, FL 33138

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 5, 2026
City
Miami Shores
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 24417445

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 24417444

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the prep table in the kitchen area

23-03-4

Detail 24417446

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Fan covers soiled inside the walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 24045233

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee pick up a soiled gloves from floor, and proceeded to get new gloves without wash hands. Coach employee to wash hands hands before put new gloves.

12A-20-4

Detail 24045226

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee washing hands at three compartment sink without soap.

03B-01-6

Detail 24045231

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (128F - Hot Holding); rice and beans (123F - Hot Holding)at steam table front counter, as per manager prepared less than 1 hour. Manager took to be reheated. Recheck steam table; cooked chicken (168F - Hot Holding); rice and beans (163F - Hot Holding). Corrected On-Site

12A-03-4

Detail 24045230

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hand at three compartment sink. Coached employee to wash hands at hand sink.

22-02-4

Detail 24045222

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stored at prep table across cook line.

31B-03-4

Detail 24045235

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by front counter. Manager provided. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24045221

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents dusty by kitchen.

24-05-4

Detail 24045225

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plates not inverted across cook line. Employee inverted. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 24045223

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee cup with coffee at front counter by SS cups. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24045228

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee personal food stored inside reach in cooler front counter by salad station prep area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24045227

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing wrist watches while preparing food. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 24045229

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean plates across cook line.

51-13-4

Detail 24045234

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24045232

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled.

02D-01-5

Detail 24045224

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle with cooking oil not labeled stored above dishwasher. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

11-27-4

Detail 23494022

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. Provided by email.

53A-05-6

Detail 23494021

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/ Observed six food employees while preparing food on duty with no manager present.

27-16-4

Detail 23494023

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no running hot water at hand sink at front counter. Running water for 2 minutes at 78 °F.

24-05-4

Detail 23494024

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic containers stored above dishwasher machine not inverted. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 23494029

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

51-13-4

Detail 23494026

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.

31B-04-4

Detail 23494027

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

16-46-4

Detail 23494025

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on clean plastic containers stored above dishwasher area.

24-18-4

Detail 23494028

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware utensils stored above dishwasher area.

25-06-4

Detail 23494019

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service not inverted stored at front counter. Operator inverted. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23494020

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze plastic bottle with oil not labeled stored at cook line.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-32-5

Detail 23147325

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed pH Chemical kit used for Quaternary sanitazer.

53A-05-6

Detail 23147326

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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23147324

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water on shelves next to quinoa container inside walk in cooler. Manager removed the water. Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

22-43-4

Detail 22926474

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary solution at Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm). Manager began to dilute solution. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22926470

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter prep cooler diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding). As per cook since overnight. Cook discarded tomatoes.

53A-05-6

Detail 22926472

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/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation. Certified manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 22926475

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed at front counter next to hand wash sink, employee preparing sauce cups. Employee removed cups from splash zone of sink. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22926471

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler, packages of tuna. Cook began to cut open during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 22926478

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at entrance of front counter, employee bag stored on to go trays and napkins.

08B-38-4

Detail 22926476

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed at rear prep area of kitchen, a plastic gallon of cooking oil stored on floor. Manager removed and stored on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22926473

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave in kitchen area.

16-46-4

Detail 22926477

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in rear kitchen reach in coolers old labels on containers.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

27-16-4

Detail 22551417

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand sink at kitchen, hot water faucet broken.

12B-07-4

Detail 22551420

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup with coffee under prep table next to clean bowls at front counter. Manager discarded coffee cup Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 22551416

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Detail 22551422

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed vegan picadillo stored on walk in cooler floor. Also potato chips boxes stored on the floor. Manager stored food items six inches above the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 22551415

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at preparation station.

31B-04-4

Detail 22551423

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Manager printed sign and posted at hand sink. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22551413

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed over ice machine at front counter.

29-49-6

Detail 22551419

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed on reach in cooler at preparation area.

14-17-4

Detail 22551414

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 22551421

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hot water pipe leaking under hand wash sink at front counter.

21-12-4

Detail 22551418

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on preparation station not stored on sanitizing solution.

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-04-5

Detail 21316537

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored above unwashed cilantro in walk-in cooler.

31A-11-4

Detail 21316538

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing blender top in hand washing sink.

53A-05-6

Detail 21316536

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/ Observed 6 employees engaged in food preparation with no certified food manager present. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21316543

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

40-06-5

Detail 21316540

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones, wallet, and AirPods all stored above food preparation area on cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 21316539

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main cook line.

08B-38-4

Detail 21316544

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of cucumber stored on floor in walk in cooler.

10-08-5

Detail 21316535

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

22-16-4

Detail 21316541

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler soiled in front counter display cooler.

21-10-4

Detail 21316542

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-03-4

Detail 20860695

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice shots at front counter only stating ingredients, no address or date of production. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-15: Observed juice shots at front counter stating ingredients and date of production, however does not have address on label. Time Extended

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 7Basic: 11Total: 23

12A-05-4

Detail 20857325

High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves engaged in food preparation stop working, eat, then started to prepare food again, all without washing hands or changing gloves. Warning

12A-19-4

Detail 20857336

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water 76F. Warning

50-17-2

Detail 20857342

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 20857334

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw turkey burgers stored above ready to eat pico de Gallo in walk in cooler. Warning

03A-03-5

Detail 20857335

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs stored at room temperature 75F, as per employee, eggs were out of refrigeration for approximately 1 hour. Employee put item back in cooler to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-15-4

Detail 20857331

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee unaware of proper ware washing procedures, employee was washing dishes, not rinsing, and when asked to set up 3 compartment sink had no knowledge of procedure. Inspector coached employee and helped set up sink properly. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20857328

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink being used as a shelf for case of oranges. Warning

27-24-4

Detail 20857332

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water at 3 compartment sink 76F after running water for approximately 4 minutes. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20857321

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers undercooked smoked salmon on menu. Establishment has a consumer advisory however does not indicate item is served raw or undercooked. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20857340

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20857339

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/ Observed 6 employees engaged in food preparation, with no certified food manager present. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20857324

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at hand washing sink 76F at hand washing sink in back prep area after running water for approximately 4 minutes. Observed hot water at hand washing sink 77F at hand washing sink in front counter prep area after running water for approximately 4 minutes. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20857338

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20857322

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside quinoa in walk-in cooler. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20857337

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of debris on microwave handle. Repeat Violation Warning

24-26-4

Detail 20857333

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean gray containers stored on floor under oven. Warning

12B-01-4

Detail 20857341

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed employee eating while preparing açaí bowls. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20857326

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter above food preparation area. Warning

16-16-4

Detail 20857320

Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. Observed employee wash bowl with soap, then rinsed water off, but did not sanitize. Spoke to employee about proper ware washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20857323

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 20857329

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice shots at front counter only stating ingredients, no address or date of production. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20857330

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout property. Warning

21-09-4

Detail 20857327

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Warning

Oct 11, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 20576207

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Time Extended

23-24-4

Detail 20576208

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on microwave handle. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on microwave handle. Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 20576209

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand washing sink in back prep kitchen with pipe not connected properly. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand washing sink in back prep kitchen with pipe not connected properly. Time Extended

Aug 11, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-12-4

Detail 20418306

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee wearing gloves touch raw salmon and then touched ready to eat bread without washing hands or changing gloves. Spoke to management about proper procedures. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 20418305

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment offers salmon tartar and tuna tartar, establishment has consumer advisory, however does not identify these items are served raw. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20418304

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-03-4

Detail 20418311

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed establishment probe thermometer with 50°F as lowest temperature available, unable to properly measure temperatures 41°F or below. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20418309

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

23-24-4

Detail 20418312

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed buildup of food debris on microwave handle. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 20418310

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 20418308

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed juice shots in front counter with no date or address of production. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 20418307

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed Hand washing sink in back prep kitchen with pipe not connected properly. Warning