The Colombian Harvest

3960 S Babcock St, Melbourne, FL 32901

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at The Colombian Harvest stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 20, 2023. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The Colombian Harvest's record stops at Jul 20, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “ready-to-eat” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Melbourne restaurants (averaging 84), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 7 violations

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Undated pico, picante, arepas in reach in cooler cookline Multiple undated items in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Blender in hand sink in back line area **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At drink machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-08-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white granulated substance **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Mixer clear guard cracked and held together but tape **Repeat Violation**

14-71-4

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

40-06-5

Nov 22, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Shell eggs over raw beef **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, cooked chicken, red beans Walk in cooler

02C-02-5

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. Refrigerator in dry storage

02C-03-5

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 under hood fan

36-62-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food Flan in reach in glass door cooler **Repeat Violation**

02D-03-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop rice **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Walk in cooler educated **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Sausage, fish, French fries walk in freezer

08B-38-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open bag of tilapia over maduros in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. White trash bag for bread. **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0 ppm. Remade 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates.

24-05-4

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On mixer shield.

14-71-4

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan and various desserts in grab n go cooler in dining area.

02D-03-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Educated

24-17-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Colombian Harvest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Colombian Harvest on file is from Jul 20, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Colombian Harvest?

Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Colombian Harvest.

How does The Colombian Harvest compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?

The Colombian Harvest most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.

Has The Colombian Harvest's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Colombian Harvest have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

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