Soups/Salads/Sandwiches · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

CARROT EXPRESS health grade & inspection history

18 WEST 23 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10010

32 latest violation-point score

Most recent represented grade is pending (Apr 15, 2026). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Apr 15, 2026; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Apr 15, 2026Inspection date
5Violations recorded
4Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Critical violation

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 06B
    Critical violation

    Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

  • 06F
    Critical violation

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • 10F

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Score trend

CARROT EXPRESS inspection history

7 more inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jun 15, 2026142Cycle Inspection / Compliance Inspection
Apr 15, 2026325Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Mar 4, 2026254Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Oct 31, 2024A123Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Jul 12, 202351Pre-permit (Operational) / Reopening Inspection
Jul 10, 202310416Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Jul 10, 20231Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 5 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 02G
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

  • 10F
    Recorded in 3 inspections

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

  • 06F
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

  • 04H
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.

  • 09C
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

  • 04N
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.

Official location

CARROT EXPRESS on the map

Common questions

CARROT EXPRESS inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for CARROT EXPRESS?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is Not graded, dated Apr 15, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 32 violation points.

When was CARROT EXPRESS last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Apr 15, 2026.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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