CARROT EXPRESS
14538 SW 5TH ST, Pembroke Pines, FL, 33027
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 29, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (4)
- 06-09-2Corrected on site
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. In walk in cooler, raw tuna thawing in reduced oxygen package. Employee stated thawing less than two hours. Raw tuna still partially frozen. Exhaling to employee to remove tuna from package before thawing. Employee removed raw tuna from package during inspection.
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. In walk in cooler, raw tuna thawing in reduced oxygen package. Employee stated thawing less than two hours. Raw tuna still partially frozen. Exhaling to employee to remove tuna from package before thawing. Employee removed raw tuna from package during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-12-4
Utensils in poor condition. On cook line, multiple rubber spatulas have severe burn marks and partially melted. Discussed with employee to replace damaged and melted spatulas.
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. On cook line, multiple rubber spatulas have severe burn marks and partially melted. Discussed with employee to replace damaged and melted spatulas.
Basic
- 31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area by three compartment sink, handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer bottle and bleach bottle. Employee removed bottles,
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In prep area by three compartment sink, handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer bottle and bleach bottle. Employee removed bottles, **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has no food handlers training, hired more than two months.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee has no food handlers training, hired more than two months.
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), 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.