CARROT EXPRESS
1418 NW N RIVER DR, Miami, FL, 33125
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (7)
- 12A-28-4Critical
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the cook line touch soiled apron and then a clean set of tongs without changing gloves or washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (63F - Cold Holding); corn (47F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler located across main prep table. As per operator, items have been there for about an hour. Operator placed inside walk in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of degreaser stored next to clean kitchen equipment in back storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phone and bag stored next to rack full of seasonings and spices in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 02D-01-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear squeeze bottles containing sauces, oils, and dressings with no label near front counter.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler prep table with soiled gaskets.
Basic
- 21-12-4Corrected on site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of cutting board in prep area not stored in sanitation solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.