Carrot Express
301 N University Dr Ste 500, Plantation, FL 33324 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625769
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 20 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitOct 20, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towels used to line a container of cilantro. Operator removed paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed employee dump ice into the handwashing sink at the front counter. Operator removed ice from the handwashing sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Observed employees food stored over food for the public in the walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A94Routine inspection3 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 9, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw bacon stored over ready to eat bread in the right reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed handwashing sink with an ice cream scoop in it. Operator removed ice cream scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Observed take out container used to dispense lettuce in the left flip top cooler. Operator removed take out container.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.