CARROT 770

Name: CARROT 770
Address: 9519 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL, 33154, US
Rating: 81.1

9519 HARDING AVE, SURFSIDE, FL 33154

License #2334599

81.1 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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CARROT 770 in SURFSIDE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 27, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 2 critical, 6 major, 12 minor.

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Administrative complaint recommended
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of black reach in freezer at front counter.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of takeout containers stored on floor near exterior door.
[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.
[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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand wash sinks in kitchen, hallway and front counter missing hand wash sign.
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-08-4] Exterior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed exterior of oven in kitchen soiled with old food debris.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in double door reach in freezer near exterior door soiled.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in kitchen engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with window cleaner not labeled at front counter shelf.

Administrative complaint recommended
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license is expired as of October 1, 2025.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink in kitchen.
[16-37-1] Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

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