HARVEST THYME CAFE
13901 TECH CITY CIR, Alachua FL 32615 · 386-588-3188
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 6 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip-top make table cooler across from walk-in-cooler COLD HOLDING milk 48F, creamer 49F. Items had been there for two hours. Manager placed in reach in cooler.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons and ladles not inverted with food contact surface facing up. Manager placed in dishwash area to be cleaned and stored properly
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip-top make table cooler across from walk-in-cooler COLD HOLDING milk 48F, creamer 49F. Items had been there for two hours. Manager placed in reach in cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No food manager present with five employees handling food in the establishment
: Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner between uses. Ice bucket not inverted or protected manner by ice machine. Manager inverted bucket
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two employee drinks on prep table with bread. Manager removed bread and drinks from table.
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. Cookies, muffins prepared in house stored on counter next to register available for customers to grab, only have label identifying item. Manager removed all items and placed on counter behind register.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered in kitchen.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed spatula in three compartment sink without sanitizing spatula. Manager had employee return spatula to dish area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored next to three compartment sink.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle for scoop in potato salad located in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of front counter reach-in cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in dish area, 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer water, 200 ppm.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer stored next to clean pans next to three compartment sink. Manager had employee move clean pans to another shelf.
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 trading for employees.
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. No proof of employee reporting requirements for new employees.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in cabinet next to drive thru soda machine. Manager removed and discarded dead roach.
Food stored on floor. Case of sugar stored on floor behind front counter. Employee placed case of sugar on shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of front counter and kitchen reach-in coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf underneath kitchen prep table. Manager had employee bring containers to dish area.
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bottle of Hawaiin Punch stored on shelf in walk-in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored underneath kitchen prep table.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.