CARROT EXPRESS PINECREST
12311 S DIXIE HWY, Pinecrest, FL, 33156
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 31, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (8)
- 03B-01-6Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line warmer top drawer: cooked rice (89F - Hot Holding). Bottom drawer: cooked rice (124F - Hot Holding); chicken breast (117F - Hot Holding). As per operator, items have been there less than 4 hours, operator turned up heat on machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer spray hanging on rack where straws are kept. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 25-05-4Corrected on site
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of to go utensils stored on floor at front counter. Operator removed from floor during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Basic
- 22-02-4Repeat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dry food and dish racks with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 36-34-5Repeat
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen and restrooms; dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 22-31-4Repeat
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed both microwaves across cook line with a soiled interior.
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.