Coral Gables, Miami-Dade County

CARROT EXPRESS

259 MIRACLE MILE, Coral Gables, FL 33134

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Jan 26, 2026
City
Coral Gables
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 24323923

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

31A-09-4

Detail 24323926

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink located at front counter blocked by garbage can.

53A-05-6

Detail 24323924

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/

23-24-4

Detail 24323921

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed gaskets soiled at front counter. Reach in cooler for fruits.

36-17-5

Detail 24323922

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Underneath equipment at kitchen.

21-04-4

Detail 24323925

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

25-05-4

Detail 24323920

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed disposable cups stored on second floor.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-49-4

Detail 23982223

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up three compartment sink. The technician will arrive at some point during the day according to the manager.

12A-07-5

Detail 23982221

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employees must wash hands and change gloves more frequently, mainly when tasks area changed.

14-09-4

Detail 23982218

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep table at cook line.

14-11-5

Detail 23982222

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler in the back wit bottom part missing "

08B-38-4

Detail 23982217

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag with carrots stored on floor by entrance to the second floor. Manager removed item. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23982219

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed at kitchen scoop handle in contact with pico de gallo.

25-05-4

Detail 23982220

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored on floor.

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 23456468

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

14-09-4

Detail 23456470

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

42-01-4

Detail 23456469

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

32-04-4

Detail 23084025

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at men's restroom.

23-24-4

Detail 23084026

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

25-05-4

Detail 23084027

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed upstairs single service containers not kept on shelves.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

27-06-4

Detail 22637420

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Manager adjusted the faucet. Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22637419

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Front line/ counter. Manager adjusted the faucet. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22637418

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in contact with pico de gallo/ reach in cooler at cook line.

Jul 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 22104271

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employees and management emptied the ice machine for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22104272

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

35B-01-4

Detail 22104270

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21771584

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures or kit for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 21771581

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand sink in the cook line a container with utensils inside hand sink. Employee removed the container. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21771582

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee cleaned the mold while conducting the routine inspection. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21771583

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle in contact with ready to eat seed, quinoa and vegetables at front counter and kitchen.

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 21321028

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.employee cleaned the machine. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 21321027

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

22-16-4

Detail 21321029

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At front counter.

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 20836907

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board. Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 20836908

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At cook line reach in cooler located by the rice pots. Gaskets at reach in freezer at front counter soiled.

14-09-4

Detail 20836912

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-06-5

Detail 20836910

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 for rice in contact with food. Corrected by employee. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20836911

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

25-05-4

Detail 20836906

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a second floor several boxes with single service stored on floor.

33-34-4

Detail 20836909

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20448737

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at kitchen soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 20448734

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's restroom and kitchen. Corrected On-Site

16-07-4

Detail 20448733

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

14-01-5

Detail 20448735

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop for serving quinoa.

23-24-4

Detail 20448736

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gaskets for reach in cooler and reach in freezer at front counter.

21-04-4

Detail 20448738

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 20448731

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 20448732

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen.