The Harvest Patio
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
70
Score
The Harvest Patio has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer over 400 ppm. Employee added more water to bring the ppm below 400 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips at time of inspection
16-37-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in cooler at cook station has standing water.
29-49-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop handle from ice **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to add more chlorine to achieve 50-100ppm
22-42-4
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. creamers (55F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by table top oven. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamers (55F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by table top oven. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soup thawing in hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
52
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line food. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tank not secure by the three compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
67
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen area between beer dispenser and 3 compartment sink- observed 5 live flying insects flying around trash can and landing on pipe. Kitchen area at cold holding unit- observed 3 live flying insects landing on cold holding unit cover and cutting board. Operator discarded live flying insects. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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 operator with form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. Provided operator with procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen area cold holding unit counter top- observed plates being stored not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Kitchen area at advantco oven- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Kitchen are at 3 compartment sink- observed fork being stored in utensil rack with food contact surfaces facing up. Employee stored utensils properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
61
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. salmon, tomato (54-55F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 Sliding door cooler at salmon, tomato (54-55F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
74
Dec 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Harvest Patio last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Harvest Patio on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Harvest Patio?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Harvest Patio.
How does The Harvest Patio compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
The Harvest Patio most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has The Harvest Patio's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Harvest Patio have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Harvest Patio 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 The Harvest Patio inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Harvest Patio is inspected around three times per year on average.
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