How many health inspections has FORTY CARROTS had?

FORTY CARROTS has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has FORTY CARROTS ever been shut down?

No, FORTY CARROTS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at FORTY CARROTS?

The most frequently cited violations at FORTY CARROTS are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?

OVERALL SANITATION: Premises not clean or in disrepair indicate systemic food safety management failure. Unsanitary conditions support pest populations, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination. Dirty facilities correlate with higher rates of critical violations. A facility's general cleanliness is the strongest predictor of its food safety performance. Maintain entire premises in clean and sanitary condition. Develop and implement cleaning schedule covering all areas. Clean as you go during operations. Deep clean regularly. Remove unnecessary items and clutter. Maintain exterior areas to prevent pest attraction. Address all maintenance needs promptly.

FORTY CARROTS

5840 GLADES RD, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NOVEL SPIRITS, LLC · License: SEA6012658

FORTY CARROTS in Boca Raton, FL has 21 inspections on record with 61 total violations (2.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

61Violations

0Closures

Data current as of November 13, 2024

Inspection History (21)

Nov 13, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 25, 2024 — Disaster Response· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Aug 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Oct 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Aug 31, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Mar 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Nov 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 13, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Sep 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

How Does This Facility Compare?

FORTY CARROTS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 2.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has FORTY CARROTS had?: FORTY CARROTS has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has FORTY CARROTS ever been shut down?: No, FORTY CARROTS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at FORTY CARROTS?: The most frequently cited violations at FORTY CARROTS are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: November 13, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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