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THE HARBORVALE

Unknown type · VT · source vermont_doh #the harborvale|25 cherry st|05401

Address

25 CHERRY ST

BURLINGTON VT 05401

Chittenden County

Phone

(802) 864-4700

First seen

Oct 11, 10:55 PM EDT

Inspections

1. Sep 28, 2026RoutineScore 82Detected Oct 11, 10:55 PM EDT
   • 5-214.35(a)Pests presentCriticalOuter openings are not adequately protected against entry of insects and rodents- Repair back doors so they fit tightly to prevent pest entry.
   • 5-214.35(a)#2Pests presentCriticalInsects, rodents and vermin inadequately prevented from entering, living, or breeding in establishment- A dead mouse was discovered in the food storage area and was immediately removed. The facility is contracted with a professional pest control company to address the issue, and all service reports will be forwarded to the VDH.
   • 5-205.4(a)CriticalEmployee observed handling ready-to-eat food with bare hands- Observed an employee cutting ready- to-eat chives with bare hands. The employee immediately washed their hands and donned single-use gloves before resuming food preparation. The chives were discarded.
   • 5-205.4(c)CriticalRaw animal food was not properly separated from raw ready-to-eat food- Unpackaged raw meat was found stored directly next to ready-to-eat, fresh cut leafy lettuce. Ensure all raw meat is stored on the lowest shelves, completely separated from and beneath ready-to-eat foods like lettuce, to prevent cross- contamination.
   • 5-207.17Testing strip or device was not used to accurately measure the concentration of sanitizing solution- Provide unexpired QUATs sanitizer testing strips.
   • 5-208.24Cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils are not air-dried- Completely air dry all sanitized food containers before stacking them above each other.
   • 5-212.31CriticalHandwashing lavatory was not kept clean or maintained- The handwashing sink in the bar area was found dirty and being used incorrectly as a dump sink. Refrain from using this sink for anything other than hand-washing. Hand-washing only sign must be posted at this station at all times. The sink was cleaned by operator.
   • 5-212.32Employee handwash sign is not placed in each toilet room and handwash sink location where it can be easily viewed and read by employees- Post an employee handwashing sign at all handwashing sinks at all times.
   • 5-215.36Proper cleaning methods are not used. Proper floor coverings are not used- Floors noted with black deposits. Clean all floors especially in the food storage area.