Coconut Creek, Broward County

CARROT EXPRESS

4425 LYONS RD STE 106, Coconut Creek, FL 33073

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Dec 11, 2025
City
Coconut Creek
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 24245638

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at 0 ppm. Manager changed and primed chlorine to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24245637

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as a scoop. Chef discarded bowl Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24245635

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of beverage on prep table. Chef removed cup Corrected On-Site

02D-03-4

Detail 24245636

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. No date on some packaging

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23861704

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Turkey burgers over cooked chicken and veggie burgers. Manager moved raw Turkey burgers Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23861703

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by threes compartment sink had a garbage can in front of sink , blocking use. Manager moved garbage can Corrected On-Site

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-39-4

Detail 23369625

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado had stickers on and not washed. Manager had stickers removed and washed before cutting. Corrected On-Site

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 22993349

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at steam table at 116°. Chef removed and reheated to 165° and above. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22993347

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.

41-17-4

Detail 22993348

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled.

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

14-86-1

Detail 22438997

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Used as liners fo lettuce and other green leafy foods. Manager discarded paper towels Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22438996

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen

12B-13-4

Detail 22438995

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened and used containers in walk-in cooler, manager discarded Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22438994

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw tuna in vacuum packed bags on on defrosting, manput frozen tuna in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 22182739

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: quinoa (112°F - Hot Holding); operator states quinoa was cooked 1 hour ago. Cooker was turned off. Operator turned cooker back and reheated to 165°F. on front counter: Carrot Soup (124°F - Hot Holding). Operator states item has been in unit 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165°F Corrected On-Site

Jun 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 22047841

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/Zamia El Chaer 6-8-21 only CFM provided for establishment. Not on duty at time of inspection. 4+ employees engaged in food handling Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: No CFM present 4+employees engaged in food handling Admin Complaint

14-11-5

Detail 22047842

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in poor repair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Next unannounced Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 22047840

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle stored in standing water of 79F on cook line. Operator removed, discarded water and moved ladle to ware washing area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Ladle stored in standing water of 79°F on cook line. Spoons stored in standing water of 78°F on front line. Operator removed and discarded water Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 22047843

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-09: Next unannounced Time Extended

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 13

12A-09-4

Detail 22045688

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling cell phone with gloved hands, touch face then proceed to handle clean utensils and begin working with food items Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22045679

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grab and go: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (50°F - Cold Holding) inside open air grab and go cooler. Operator states item has been in unit overnight. Monitored with no changes in temperature. cooked egg (74°F - Cold Holding) being held on cook line next to steam table. Operator states item was cooked at 12:00pm. Temperature taken at 4:00pm. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22045687

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. grab and go: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (50°F - Cold Holding) inside open air grab and go cooler. Operator states item has been in unit overnight. Monitored with no changes in temperature. See Stop Sale cooked egg (74°F - Cold Holding) being held on cook line next to steam table. Operator states item was cooked at 12:00pm. Temperature taken at 4:00pm. See Stop Sale Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22045682

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked salmon 3:40 (79°F - Cooling); cooked salmon 4:05 (79°F - Cooling); cooked mahi 3:40 (81°F - Cooling); cooked mahi 4:05 (81°F - Cooling). Per operator salmon was cooked 10 minutes prior mahi was cooked 30 minutes prior. Items are being cooked and cooled from 135°F-41°F on a speed rack in kitchen at room temperature. Based on current cooling rate items will not reach 70°F within 2 hours Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22045684

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bottle of hand sanitizer stored in hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

16-32-5

Detail 22045683

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit provided for chlorine ware washing machine Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 22045681

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/Zamia El Chaer 6-8-21 only CFM provided for establishment. Not on duty at time of inspection. 4+ employees engaged in food handling Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 22045689

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 22045690

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22045678

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine in poor repair Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22045686

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ladle stored in standing water of 79°F on cook line. Operator removed, discarded water and moved ladle to ware washing area Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-46-4

Detail 22045685

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22045680

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-05-6

Detail 21786796

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 21786795

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21786794

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water or 73°F on cook line. Operator replaced. Discussed with operator Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21329766

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

10-07-4

Detail 21329768

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Main kitchen at flat top grill- observed service utensils being stored inside standing water at 81 degrees F.

21-04-4

Detail 21329767

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen cook line prep table- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

16-13-5

Detail 20869973

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed establishment using 2 compartment prep sink as dishwashing sink. No sanitizer solution used on plates and other utensils. Advice operator to used 3 compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitizer utensils.

08B-38-4

Detail 20869974

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil and soy sauce stored on kitchen floor.

10-06-5

Detail 20869972

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in container with cut vegetables.

25-05-4

Detail 20869975

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout cup lids stored next to hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20869976

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

Nov 24, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 22, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 20675046

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. -Observed plan submit does not accurate to equipment layout throughout establishment.