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3 NATIVES NORTHLAKE LLC

4373 NORTHLAKE BVLD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 5613019448

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021919
Grade history
JUL 23
OCT 24
FEB 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only one expired certification available Taquan Williams 5/28/2021, discussed with person in charge.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Manager in charge provided proof of scheduled appointment for manager certification for 8/19/2026. Time Extended/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Manager failed certification course and is waiting to reschedule, discussed with operator to obtain manger certification. Admin Complaint
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen in front of mop sink door handle and gaskets soiled, discussed with person in charge to clean and sanitize.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 25, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved trash can with hand and after without washing hands employee handled blender top to fill smoothie cup, discussed with employee who washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Employee handled customer change and without washing hand employee began to prepare customer sandwich, discussed with person in charge who washed hands. Admin Complaint
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm. Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen filled with painting brushes and paint tray, discussed with operator who removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store discarded plastic food containers discussed with person in charge, discarded containers removed from sink. Admin Complaint
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only one expired certification available Taquan Williams 5/28/2021, discussed with person in charge.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Manager in charge provided proof of scheduled appointment for manager certification for 8/19/2026. Time Extended
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen in front of mop sink door handle and gaskets soiled, discussed with person in charge to clean and sanitize.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees wearing hair restraints while preparing food, discussed with person in charge.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 17, 2026 · One employee not wearing hair restraints while preparing food, discussed with person in charge. Time Extended
Jun 16, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee fixed eye glasses with hand and after without washing hands employee handled scoops to dispense food out of flip top cooler and prepare smoothie, discussed with employee who washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee moved trash can with hand and after without washing hands employee handled blender top to fill smoothie cup, discussed with employee who washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In flip top cooler over stacked and portioned plastic wrapped cooked curry chicken (55F - Cooling) at 10:45 since previous day; tuna salad (54F - Cooling) at 10:45 since previous day, at this rate of cooling products never reached 41F within 4 hours, see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. In flip top cooler over stacked and portioned plastic wrapped cooked curry chicken (55F - Cooling) at 10:45 since previous day; tuna salad (54F - Cooling) at 10:45 since previous day, at this rate of cooling products never reached 41F within 4 hours, see stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In flip top cooler plastic wrapped portioned chicken salad (53F - Cooling) at 10:45 since 10:25 to 54F at 11:20, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who unwrapped plastic bags and placed in freezer to rapid chill.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen filled with painting brushes and paint tray, discussed with operator who removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only one expired certification available Taquan Williams 5/28/2021, discussed with person in charge.
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler in back of kitchen in front of mop sink door handle and gaskets soiled, discussed with person in charge to clean and sanitize.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on flip top cooler grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on flip top cutting board, discussed with person in charge who removed phone and cleaned and sanitized cutting board.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No employees wearing hair restraints while preparing food, discussed with person in charge.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves above flip top cooler and toaster have accumulation of dust debris, discussed with person in charge to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used visibly soiled cloth to wipe hands and without washing hands employee put on gloves to prepare customers order, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach in cooler tightly sealed container of diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling) at 2:35 since 2:05 to 47F at 2:50, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours, discussed with operator who removed lid to allow adequate air flow cooling.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on flip top coolers grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.
Basic/14-09-4
Oct 3, 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 ▾
Handwash sink by three compartment sink not accessible for employee use at all times- blocked by step ladder; removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Caffe cup inside cooler at cook line; removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 17, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm)
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed open water bottle from prep surface.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site

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.