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3 NATIVES

251 US HWY 1 SOUTH, Tequesta FL 33469 · 561-301-9448

Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats16
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6021742
Grade history
OCT 23
SEP 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding) Observed overstocked to rim of pan at flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed overstocked portion on bottom portion of cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Packaged Juice that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Twisted Ginger Shots, Ginger shots and Turmeric Shots for customer self service not bearing a label that the juice is untreated. Packaged juice not to be sold until warning is added to the label Operator took shots off the shelf.
Intermediate/02D-12-1/Warning
2 Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Employee water bottle on a food preparation table next to panini press. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee coffee container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in prep cooler under microwave. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding) Observed overstocked to rim of pan at flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed overstocked portion on bottom portion of cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container with scrub brush stored in hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go container lids stored on floor in closet by bathroom. Advised operator to elevate at least 6 inches from floor.
Basic/25-05-4
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quaternary sanitizer 0ppm. Observed empty bottle of chlorine sanitizer hooked up to chemical dispenser. Operator corrected to 400 ppm quaternary sanitizer.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose connection at mop sink on back dock.
High priority/29-42-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee beverages, cell phone and personal food on prep counter.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink spraying water onto flip top cooler from faucet connection.
Basic/29-08-4
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Single Service food preparation gloves stored in toilet room.
Basic/25-18-4
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Glass cleaner stored over single service cup lids by register area. Operator stored properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed shelves with an accumulation of dust on dish storage rack with clean food storage containers in storage.
Intermediate/22-02-4
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. Juice shots and hummus packaged in house missing address of location where item is packaged.
Basic/02D-03-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened Employee coffee beverage in reach in cooler. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped spoons and knives stored in closet in restroom. Advised operator to remove utensils from bathroom.
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observe at hand wash sink.
Basic/29-11-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.