Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest
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12311 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156Part of: Carrot Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrot Express Pinecrest has averaged 7.3 violations per inspection across 10 inspections since October 2023, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 73 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have recurred across multiple inspections, including chemical storage violations in 5 of the last 6 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in 3 consecutive inspections from August 2025 through December 2025, and employee health reporting violations in 4 inspections. Hand washing and food contact surface violations have also appeared repeatedly. A Warning was issued on October 28, 2024 following an inspection that documented four high-priority violations including employee health reporting, chemical storage, proper cooking temperatures, and handwashing procedures. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026, triggered by a consumer complaint, documented two high-priority violations for employee health reporting and allergen awareness along with three intermediate violations. This inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest last inspected?
- Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest had?
- Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest find?
- Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest ever been shut down?
- No, Carrot Express Pinecrest in Pinecrest has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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