Harvest Station

2712 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Harvest Station, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in front line Reach in cooler not dated. Operator added date to milk during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for chlorine sanitizer.

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed celery. Operator relocated eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in Reach in cooler not date marked. Operator added date during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

11-27-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container not labeled. Operator added label during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of oil stored on floor in back storage area. Operator relocated all containers of oil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located adjacent to front register.

31B-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep table. Manager voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

14-09-4

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.chlorine

16-37-1

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.washed hands in three compartment sink.

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.cook noodles sitting on counter not being cooled by any cooling method. Discussed with management to place in reach in cooler. Or use the time as public health fourms

03D-15-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks in main reach in cooler with restaurant foods

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.

40-06-5

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

View 3 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For bleach

16-37-1

Intermediate - 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. Provided for management management signed no other employees.

11-26-1

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over vegetables operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at employee restrooms employee restocked. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harvest Station last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harvest Station on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harvest Station?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Harvest Station.

How does Harvest Station compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Harvest Station most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Harvest Station's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harvest Station have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Harvest Station means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Harvest Station inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harvest Station is inspected around two times per year on average.

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