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INDIAN HARVEST

500 VIA DE PALMAS STE 79, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 917-499-7534

Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021103
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
NOV 25
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in dry storage One live roach on floor on cook line in kitchen Roaches killed and removed
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

8 cases · $2,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025066994Aug 13, 2025Nov 5, 2025$400
2--2025024979Jan 29, 2025Apr 14, 2025$200
2--2021053171Nov 9, 2021Apr 29, 2022
2--2021042110Sep 9, 2021Oct 6, 2021$400
2--2021031925Jul 2, 2021Oct 4, 2021$400
2--2020029716Jun 24, 2020Sep 15, 2020$400
2--2019034415Jul 2, 2019Aug 1, 2019$400
2--2017026018May 19, 2017Aug 16, 2017$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Nov 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler across from stove cooked chicken 44F-46F, chicken curry 45-47F. Per operator foods was not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top cooler across from stove cooked chicken 44F-46F, chicken curry 45-47F. Per operator foods was not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed flip top cooler #2. next to cooller across from stove : cottage cheese (47F). Per operator food was prepared last night. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-38-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed flip top cooler #2. next to cooller across from stove : cottage cheese (47F). Per operator food was prepared last night. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a bin of dirty towels stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Both walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above walk in cooler on the right side.
Basic/36-32-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with mold-like substance above triple sink. Observed a vent soiled with dust and debris above dishwasher.
Basic/36-34-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with grease and food debris throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef cutting cilantro with barehands
High priority/09-01-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (56F - Cold Holding); yogurt (56F - Cold Holding); cottage cheese (60F - Cold Holding); in second bane Marie on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Placed back into cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200++ppm) spray bottle at dish machine. Advised chef to add more water
High priority/41-27-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling table blocking hand sink on cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice machine hose in hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
Jan 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked Chicken onions and lentils in walk in cooler made on Monday.
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor in dry storage One live roach on floor on cook line in kitchen Roaches killed and removed
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cauliflower (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked vegtables (46F - Cold Holding); samosas (46F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler on the right. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cauliflower (48F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked vegtables (46F - Cold Holding); samosas (46F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler on the right. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line blocked by cart
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitcen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing frozen chicken
High priority/14-15-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onion (54F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); lamb (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding) in flip top reach in cooler at end of cook line. Operator states food not prepped or portioned. Removed from unit an hour prior. Chef states unit was unplugged to clean for approx 20 min.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart at cook line blocking hand sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three spray bottles at dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over triple sink in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken Shrimp Fish Lamb thawing room temperature
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, a small bowl was being used to dispense rice. Item was removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean utensils stored between equipment. On the cookline, two knives stored between flip top coolers. Employee moved
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site

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.