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3 NATIVES

309 N CATTLEMEN RD UNIT 6, Sarasota FL 34235 · 941-371-1115

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats38
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6806043
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
JUL 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on approximately 6 strawberries in two separate cartons stored in the walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded the carton of strawberries.
High priority/01B-07-4
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed mold on approximately 6 strawberries in two separate cartons stored in the walk in cooler. Manager voluntarily discarded the carton of strawberries.
High priority/01B-07-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of bleach and dish soap stored next to gallons of water and boxes of single use gloves on a dry storage rack in the kitchen. Employee removed the gloves and waster.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Jul 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap provided at the hand washing sink next to the walk in cooler. Employee placed soap at the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a preparation table in the kitchen. Employee removed the phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting fresh strawberries before washing them. Employee washed the cut and uncut strawberries.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed the wiping cloth in a sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of stainless steel cleaner stored on a preparation table next to food in the preparation area. Employee removed the can.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered box of mangos stored next to the hand washing sink in the preparation area. Employee removed the mangos.
Basic/08B-54-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator removed the can opener to be sanitizer.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open employee drink stored on a preparation table next to food. Employee removed the drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Dishmachine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Manager called the technician and set up a sanitizer bay in the three compartment sink.
High priority/22-39-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw chicken change their gloves and touched the exterior of spice containers without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands, changed gloves and sanitized the containers.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut fresh strawberries before washing them. Employee washed the cut and uncut strawberries.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the cheese had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Employee placed the cheese in the bottom of the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-37-1

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.