What is Carrot Express's health inspection score?

Carrot Express has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Carrot Express last inspected?

Carrot Express was last inspected on November 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Carrot Express have?

Carrot Express has 25 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Carrot Express safe to eat at?

Carrot Express has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Carrot Express serve?

Carrot Express serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Carrot Express

Name: Carrot Express
Address: 5850 SUNSET DR STE B, South Miami, 33143
Rating: 60

5850 SUNSET DR STE B, South Miami

Last Inspected: 11/13/2025

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0Fair

American•South Miami

Ranked #135 of 210 in South MiamiBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Nov 13, 2025

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-48

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+44 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 52/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

5850 SUNSET DR STE B, South Miami, FL 33143

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

3 basic

Dec

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

5 basic

Nov 2025

2 inspections

4 high priority

4 intermediate

5 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Routine - Food1 Routine

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

1 Med

1 total1 risk factor

95/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 25

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

4 High3 Med5 Basic

12 total4 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−78 pts

High Priority (4)

−60 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(3x)Risk Factor−30
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (3)

−8 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained−2
46Exits blocked or locked(2x)−4

Base deductions−78 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Jul 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

1 High3 Med5 Basic

9 total4 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (4)

−50 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Dec 22

Routine Inspection

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

02Inadequate cold holding temperature−10

Basic (2)

−4 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
51Linens/napkins improperly stored−2

Base deductions−14 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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