Harvey's Sandwich & Salads

33839 N Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

High Risk

Harvey's Sandwich & Salads appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited four times.

By comparison, the average Palm Harbor facility scores 74, putting Harvey's Sandwich & Salads on the weaker side. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored on handwashing sink. Operator moved sponge. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

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. Printed operator form HR 5030-104 **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen and ware washing area is acoustic titles. Not smooth and easily cleanable

36-37-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal yogurt not separated from food meant for customers in reach in cooler.

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing sandwiches wearing rings and bracelets. Operator had employee remove jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee not wearing hair restraint. Operator had employee put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven has accumulation of debris.

22-08-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler with food meant for customers.

12B-13-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce over washed celery in reach in cooler, operator moved celery. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured at 0ppm. Operator remade to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Nov 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator to add time frame of 3:00pm-6:00 pm to policy on time as a public health control.

03F-02-5

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 71F held on the counter for less than 4 hours. I explained to operator that to use time as a public health control there must be a policy and procedure in place, operator to place tomatoes in cooler. Provided appropriate paperwork via email. **Repeat Violation**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Foam cups in reach in freezer not dated with prep date. **Repeat Violation**

02C-04-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hat during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomatoes 65F held on the counter. Operator placed in cooler

03A-02-5

High Priority - 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. Operator portioning pepperoni with are hands. Discussed the need to wear gloves when prepping foods.

09-01-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Egg salad, tuna salad in reach in cooler

02C-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of press.

23-03-4

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

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

40-06-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board near 3 compartment sink

14-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harvey's Sandwich & Salads last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harvey's Sandwich & Salads on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harvey's Sandwich & Salads?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harvey's Sandwich & Salads.

How does Harvey's Sandwich & Salads compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Harvey's Sandwich & Salads most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Harvey's Sandwich & Salads' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harvey's Sandwich & Salads have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Harvey's Sandwich & Salads means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Harvey's Sandwich & Salads inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harvey's Sandwich & Salads is inspected around two times per year on average.

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