CARROT EXPRESS WEST KENDALL

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed top bowl next to soup dispensers soiled.

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired for Maria Aday 9/28/25.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed throughout plates at prep line and prep counter not stored inverted.

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables washed and placed into same box/container from shipping during preparation. Observed washed lemons stored in original box and used in juicer.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers on drying rack. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm) Operator added sanitizer to the solution. Final solution Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) Advised operator to dilute three compartment sink to proper level. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked brown rice not time marked in kitchen area. As per operator for 2 hours. Operator time marked the rice during the inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed no time mark for rice. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed can opener blade soiled across from three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles not properly installed above walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 89F on preparation table next to grill in kitchen area. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Observed at 77F on preparation table next to grill in kitchen area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with large accumulation of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: Still observed hood filters soiled with large accumulation of grease. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Turkey burger stored over raw fish at drawers. Operator relocated the raw turkey burger. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed brown rice (56 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per the manager since the night before. Operator segregated and discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (56 F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per the manager since the night before. Operator segregated and discarded the product. Corrective Action Taken

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

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine + 200 ppm). And Triple Sink (Quaternary +400 ppm). Operator running the dishwasher again. Final concentration 100 ppm and added water to get 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator moved the can opened to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator inverted the single service. Corrected On-Site

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above cooked rice,salads located in the prep reach in cooler by the cookline. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shell eggs stored above sauces,veggie mince located in the reach in cooler by the cookline. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by cookline: pico de gallo ,as per operator about 40 mins ago.operator removed to other reach in cooler . (47F - Cold Holding) turkey bacon ,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator removed to other reach in cooler (48F - Cold Holding) Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen: brown rice ,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator reheated to 165F for further hot holding. (127F - Hot Holding) Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with encrusted food debris. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed for the Poke Bowl,crunchy avocado toast.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with form for time as a method of control for food safety.

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature at approximately 48F for the prep reach in cooler by the cookline.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the rice and beans,prep cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with accumulation dust,by corridor.

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the quinoa,prep cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on the prep table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk quinoa, brown rice bulk containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs above raw as mahi-mahi,salmon,located in the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed for the wraps, provided form for time as a method of control for food safety.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed for the legal rice container located in the prep reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces and oils located in the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at men bathroom. Paper towels was provided. Corrected On-Site