Indian Harvest

500 Via De Palmas Ste 79, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Indian
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
41
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged 13 inspections at Indian Harvest, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line blocked by cart **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitcen **Warning**
36-34-5
41
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing frozen chicken **Warning**
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rolling cart at cook line blocking hand sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three spray bottles at dish machine **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent over triple sink in kitchen **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken Shrimp Fish Lamb thawing room temperature **Warning**
06-01-5
55
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment. On the cookline, two knives stored between flip top coolers. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
90
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At rice warmer, scoop stored in standing water. Scoop removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
82
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed temporarily. New sink on order **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
29-27-4
90
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline #1; chickpeas (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); cooked cauliflower (47F - Cold Holding); lamb (47F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler less than 4 hours. Items moved to walk in cooler to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cookline, blocked by spices. Spices cart moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink removed temporarily. New sink on order **Warning**
29-27-4
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Indian Harvest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Indian Harvest on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Indian Harvest?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Indian Harvest.

How does Indian Harvest compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Indian Harvest most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Indian Harvest's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Indian Harvest 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 Indian Harvest inspected?

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