Carrot Express in Plantation
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301 N University Dr Ste 500, Plantation, FL 33324Part of: Carrot Express Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrot Express in Plantation has accumulated 49 violations across 10 inspections between February 2024 and January 2026, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection—in line with the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the violation pattern shows consistent high-priority findings: hand washing violations appear in at least 5 inspections, employee health reporting violations in at least 3 inspections, and cooking temperature violations in at least 3 inspections. In September 2025, a single routine inspection documented 20 violations, including 7 high-priority findings related to management awareness, consumer advisory, time as control, shell stock requirements, and employee health reporting, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition and a subsequent call back with an extension pending. An administrative complaint was recommended in April 2025 for employee health reporting and consumer advisory violations. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 documented 6 violations including high-priority hand washing, cooking temperature, and toxic substance control findings, with the disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrot Express in Plantation: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Carrot Express in Plantation: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Carrot Express in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrot Express in Plantation last inspected?
- Carrot Express in Plantation was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carrot Express in Plantation?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrot Express in Plantation are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Carrot Express in Plantation had?
- Carrot Express in Plantation has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrot Express in Plantation find?
- Carrot Express in Plantation was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carrot Express in Plantation ever been shut down?
- No, Carrot Express in Plantation has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
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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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