Harvest Thyme Kitchen

601 E New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901

American

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Harvest Thyme Kitchen eight times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up four times.

The city-wide average for Melbourne sits at 84, putting Harvest Thyme Kitchen on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gasket reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

23-03-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket make table 2 door reach in cooler by triple sink **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket make table

23-03-4

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Shell eggs over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**

08A-13-5

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. Half and half and heavy cream. Opened yesterday **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

50-09-4

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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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.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by rolling cart **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 door reach in cooler will decide to replace or repair

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets reach in freezer

23-03-4

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

Jul 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on April 1st, 2023 **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in nuts **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By triple sink

31B-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled powder substance in prep area **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 4, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harvest Thyme Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harvest Thyme Kitchen on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harvest Thyme Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harvest Thyme Kitchen.

How does Harvest Thyme Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

Harvest Thyme Kitchen most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has Harvest Thyme Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harvest Thyme Kitchen have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harvest Thyme Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Harvest Thyme Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harvest Thyme Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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