CARROT 770

Name: CARROT 770
Address: 9519 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL, 33154, US
Rating: 33.4

9519 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154

License #2334599

33.4 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 12, 2026 · 9 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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CARROT 770 in SURFSIDE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 33.4 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 12, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 79 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 78 of them so far.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 1 employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint at kitchen area.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting boards on top of preparation table at kitchen area.
[22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled on shelf at kitchen entrance.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked chicken (101F - Hot Holding) on top of preparation table in front of hand wash sink at kitchen area. As per employee for less than 1 hour. Employee stored inside warmer to reheat at the time of inspection.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 employees and no certified manager present at the time of inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) inside double door reach in cooler at kitchen area. As per operator for less than 2 hours. Employee stored inside reach in freezer at kitchen area.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink cover with a plastic lid at kitchen area. Employee removed during inspection.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at storage area.
[35B-02-4] Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper install over food disposables at kitchen area.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine at front counter soiled.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside of container of pico de gallo in reach in cooler. Employees removed bowl.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white chest freeze r near exterior door.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen not draining.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over sauces in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employees placed eggs in correct storage order.
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed manager certificate is expired for Peggy Sreter as of 08/27/2024.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand sink at front counter being utilized for rinsing containers and plates. Manager and employees were trained on proper use of hand wash sink.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof of food employee reporting agreements signed. Manager had employees sign reporting agreements at the time of the inspection.