Harvest Thyme Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Harvest Thyme Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Alachua facility scores 75, putting Harvest Thyme Cafe on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet behind building. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in kitchen steam table: pork (88F - Hot Holding). Owner stated pork placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Owner moved pork to reach-in freezer to begin the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 39F. Owner discarded thermometer and began using a new one reading 33F. **Corrective Action Taken**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pad and bottle of soap in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for two kitchen employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on kitchen prep table. Employee drink on prep area behind front counter. Employee drinks were removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor next to fryers.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of kitchen ice machine. Manager had ice scoop washed, rinsed and sanitized and placed in a pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee cleaned reach-in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in kitchen and storage shed. To go containers stored in dry storage area not inverted.
25-05-4
41
Aug 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Faucet underneath mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter hand washing sink. Manager provided towels at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind water heater.
36-24-5
74
Dec 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs in an establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food that requires the use of hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes as control measures. No sanitizer available at hand washing sinks. Manager provided hand sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-07-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf underneath prep table next to kitchen entrance. Manager turned containers over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
86
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the 2 door reach-in cooler, potato salad 51F. ALSO, cut leafy greens 51F. Both were placed in the reach-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the probe thermometer tested at 39F.
05-06-4
Basic - Standing water mop bucket. Observed discolored water in a mop bucket outside.
29-49-6
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Harvest Thyme Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Harvest Thyme Cafe on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Harvest Thyme Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harvest Thyme Cafe.
How does Harvest Thyme Cafe compare to other restaurants in Alachua?
Harvest Thyme Cafe most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Alachua average of 75.
Has Harvest Thyme Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harvest Thyme Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Harvest Thyme Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Harvest Thyme Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Harvest Thyme Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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