Harlem, Hendry County

THOMAS DINER

1019 HARLEM ACADEMY, Harlem, FL 33440

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Feb 3, 2026
City
Harlem
County
Hendry
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 24345487

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.: tested at 77 F

36-01-4

Detail 24345485

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed in storage area and on cook line

29-27-4

Detail 24345486

Basic - The mop sink provided at establishment is in disrepair.

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 23750458

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found near sink at storage. Operator removed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23750455

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 forms. Corrective Action Taken

36-36-4

Detail 23750454

Basic - Ceiling tile missing in secondary seat section. Operator has contract out for repair. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 23750456

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back storage area. Operator has contract out for repair. Corrective Action Taken

38-10-4

Detail 23750457

Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22728361

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator obtained quaternary test kit. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22728360

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed at location. Corrected On-Site

27-16-5

Detail 22728359

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink.

36-32-5

Detail 22728358

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in triple sink area leaking water.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-27-4

Detail 21843695

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 the Vomiting and Diarrhea clean up form. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21843694

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 the Food Reporting Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 21843693

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at mop sink.

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 21511899

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas Horace 5/31/17 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 21511897

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at back prep area. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21511898

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Operator is in progress with repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21511901

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

36-17-5

Detail 21511900

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair, Back prep area. Repeat Violation

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

53A-03-7

Detail 21131395

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas Horace 5/31/2017 Per manager, new test passed and waiting on certificates.

31B-03-4

Detail 21131400

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in back prep area. Manager replaced soap bottle. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21131402

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Per operator doors will be repaired at same time as ceiling in dining area. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21131401

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling damaged in portion of dining room due to roof leaks. Operator in process of obtaining quotes and contractor to repair. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21131397

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling has mold like buildup along wall in dry storage area. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21131399

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door gaskets damaged on Pepsi cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 21131396

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged and missing in rear prep area. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 21131398

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Choking poster provided and posted. Corrected On-Site

29-20-5

Detail 21131403

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink by cook line slow draining.

Jun 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

32-04-4

Detail 21131223

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors on both mens and womens restrooms. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Operator planning to replace doors when repairs to dining area are done. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 21131224

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in unused dining room collapsed in from water damage due to roof leaks per operator statement. Approximately 20 percent of ceiling area in dining room area has collapsed in and other parts are sagging from water damage. Operator stated they have spoken with roofer to render repairs. Advised operator to cordon off area until repairs have been rendered. Observed rear prep area used for storage with water damage of ceiling and black substance growing from water damaged area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Operator has gotten quotes for repairs to roof and ceiling but has not been able to get permits and contract at time of inspection. Time extension granted by District 7 office. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 21131222

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on rear Pepsi cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21131221

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in rear prep area in disrepair. Chipped and cracking. - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-09: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Apr 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 21007032

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed multiple cans dented and rusted. See Stop Sale. 1 dented can of Hart Sweet Peas (15 ounces) 1 rusted and stained can of Blue Delu Tomato sauce (15 ounces) 1 rusted can of Southgate Vegetarian Chili with beans (15 ounces) 2 cans if dented/rusted Michigan Made Black Turtle Beans (15 ounces Each) 2 cans of dented/rusted Wylwood Chili Beans (15 ounces Each) 2 cans of dented Hart Green Beans (14.5 ounces each) 1 dented can of Oregon Trail Pears (15 ounces) 1 dented can of Hanover Garbanzo Beans (15.5 ounces) 1 dented can of Wylwood Dark Red Kidney Beans (15.5 ounces) 1 dented/rusted can of Furmans Spaghetti Sauce (15 ounces) 1 dented can of Delmonte Mixed Vegetables (15 ounces)

01A-16-4

Detail 21007035

High Priority - Food in a hermetically sealed container received from an unapproved source. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of hermetically sealed food in dented can missing label and unable to be identified by operator. See Stop Sale.

01B-04-5

Detail 21007038

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed 1 can of hermetically sealed food in dented can missing label and unable to be identified by operator. See Stop Sale.

31B-02-4

Detail 21007040

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided at mens hand sink or at hand sink in kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 21007030

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors on both mens and womens restrooms.

36-32-5

Detail 21007033

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in unused dining room collapsed in from water damage due to roof leaks per operator statement. Approximately 20 percent of ceiling area in dining room area has collapsed in and other parts are sagging from water damage. Operator stated they have spoken with roofer to render repairs. Advised operator to cordon off area until repairs have been rendered. Observed rear prep area used for storage with water damage of ceiling and black substance growing from water damaged area.

36-34-5

Detail 21007039

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood with dust build up along wall and light fixture at cookline hood

14-11-4

Detail 21007031

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn on rear Pepsi cooler.

36-17-5

Detail 21007029

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in rear prep area in disrepair. Chipped and cracking.

22-08-4

Detail 21007036

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in rear kitchen area with heavy grease and black substance build up.

31B-04-4

Detail 21007028

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in cook line area.

29-03-4

Detail 21007034

Basic - Observed water on floor in unused dining room due to leaks in the roof.

21-08-4

Detail 21007037

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm). Operator added tablet and rechecked at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site