HARVEST SNACK AND VENDING
115 S ANDREWS AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 9544836117
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operators.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $450
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021022540 | Apr 20, 2021 | Jul 8, 2021 | $200 |
| 2--2015041015 | Sep 11, 2015 | Jan 14, 2016 | $250 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Inside reach in cooler #2, insulin is stored over cooked eggs and sliced ham. The medication was moved to a labeled container segregated from customer food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Over the steam table, the hood filter is soiled with dust.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of chicken juice. The cooler was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Left freezer - raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked sausage. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - hot box - Jamaican beef patties (74-76F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (74-76F - Hot Holding). Per operator items prepared approximately 3 hours ago. Observed unit not turned on. Operator immediately removed and placed in oven to reheat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Unit #1 - cooked rice - per operator prepared 4 dats ago. Operator date marked.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dry storage shelving. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Edesa freezer.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chilli date marked 7/31. Cooked sauce date marked 8/4. Cooked beans not date marked and unknown time prepared stored in 1 door stainless #1 reach in cooler. Chicken salad at front line date marked 7/28. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed with operator and provided
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute soiled at self serve beverage statiom
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 2 door stainless #6
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at front counter
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 2 door flip top #2
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator moved to cold running water, then cooked
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - open top unit - cheese (46-48F); ham (46-48F). Per operator items placed in this unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to back refrigerator to quick chill.
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. 3 employees, from hire date, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Both employee restroom doors propped open. Restrooms open into kitchen. Operator closed doors.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operators.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Front counter - grab and go salads.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided handout to operator and advised operator to post in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of left 2 door True reach in at prep area.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter pats - front counter (69F). Per operator items placed on counter approximately 3 hours ago. Reviewed cold holding and time as a public health control. Operator moved items to reach in to quick chill.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - Venture unit.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage patties (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table on counter per operator held less than 2 hours. Operator increased heat of portable steam table. Observed hash brown (95F - Hot Holding) sitting on top of toaster. Per operator less than three hours item was removed and heated to proper holding temperature.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Foldable wet floor sign place across the hand washing sink in back kitchen
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Pic Irwin Egert
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back kitchen
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while preparing food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.Back kitchen
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
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