Gainesville, Alachua County

HARVEST THYME X-PRESS

7415 NW 4 BLVD SUITE 30, Gainesville, FL 32607

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Feb 4, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 23526191

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee ringing in orders on register proceeded to put on gloves and handle to go containers behind front counter without washing hands. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-24-5

Detail 23526193

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Potato salad stored in kitchen reach-in cooler dated 1/24.

41-17-4

Detail 23526189

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle stored on table next to front counter soda machine.

51-13-4

Detail 23526192

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster posted.

25-06-4

Detail 23526190

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic to go containers stored on shelf next to back door. Repeat Violation

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

12A-25-4

Detail 23122342

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee pushed back hair and began to handle containers of food without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and put on new gloves.

02C-01-5

Detail 23122341

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hummus stored in front counter reach-in cooler dated 8/26. Manager stated hummus was prepared on 9/4. Manager placed proper date on item. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23122343

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for front counter soda machine. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23122344

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for croutons stored behind front counter. Manager placed scoop in croutons properly. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 23122345

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans stored on kitchen dry storage shelf. Manager turned pans over. Corrected On-Site

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 22527276

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for soda machine behind front counter. Behind deflector plate in kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22527273

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle stored next to three compartment sink.

14-01-5

Detail 22527275

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffle cup used to scoop cheese in front counter reach-in cooler. Manager removed cup from cheese. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22527274

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on shelf next to back door in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 22527272

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in reach-in freezer next to prep table with soda machine. Manager placed lid on container. Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 22180933

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item in front counter reach-in cooler closest to register: potato salad (47F). Employee stated item stored in cooler over night. Item in front counter reach-in cooler across from soda machine: turkey (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22180936

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in front counter reach-in cooler closest to register: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); cantaloupe (47F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler 1 hour prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in ice bath to reduce temperature to 41F. Item in front counter reach-in cooler closest to register: potato salad (47F). Employee stated item stored in cooler over night. Item in front counter reach-in cooler across from soda machine: turkey (48F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item stored in cooler overnight. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22180932

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on soda machine behind front counter.

53B-13-5

Detail 22180934

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training certificates for two of four employees.

02C-02-5

Detail 22180935

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potato salad stored in front counter reach-in cooler. Employee stated item prepared on 8/4/2023.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

29-31-4

Detail 21751601

Intermediate - Water filter not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter next to ice machine dated 8/12/2021.

14-01-5

Detail 21751598

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop croutons. Manager discarded soufflé cup. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 21751599

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket stored on top of ice machine in kitchen. Manager turned bucket over. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21751600

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor behind front counter. Manager placed soda box on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03D-15-4

Detail 21188762

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooling sweet potato soup with a snap on lid during cooling. The lid was removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21188763

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles have buildup at the tip of the cone. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 21188764

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the bulk and small tanks of co2 are not secured. The small tanks were then chained. Corrective Action Taken

21-04-4

Detail 21188765

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen, a wet cloth used under a cutting board.

Jan 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 20808314

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the Coke and Diet Coke nozzles with residue at the bottom of the cone.

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 20440618

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed house sauce date labeled prior to 8-11-21.

51-12-5

Detail 20440617

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved for establishment previously licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service or the Department of Health. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed addition of ice machine and sliced to the kitchen. DHR.planreview@myfloridalicense.com Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20440619

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. A tray was placed under it. Corrected On-Site