3 NATIVES PALM CITY
2873 SW CAFE CT, Palm City FL 34990 · 772-486-1926
Last inspected Jul 15, 2025 · 5 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) at 9:35 since 3/6/24 Observed at tall reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024019489 | Mar 7, 2024 | Apr 23, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 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
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm);operator changed the solution container; fixed to 200 ppm
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer- at three compartment sink
Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance- cutting boards at reach in coolers;
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at reach in coolers
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table; removed
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Fantastik cleaning spray stored over honey in kitchen area. Operator stored properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On shelf over triple sink: cut lettuce (66F - Cooling) at 9:27 since 7:30 - 67F at 9:44 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator returned product to cooler.
Food stored on floor. Juice boxes and plastic bottled water stored on floor by register area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler soiled with food debris and beverage spills.
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) at 9:35 since 3/6/24 Observed at tall reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked chicken (47F - Cooling) at 9:35 since 3/6/24 Observed at tall reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (46F - Cold Holding) - Observed in plastic container resting above cold pans at flip top cooler.; cut kale (46F - Cold Holding) - Observed in opened original commercial packaging above cold pans at flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed inside bottom portion of flip top cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with splitter attached.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For surface cleaner sanitizer RTU used to sanitize counter tops.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel in direct contact with cut field greens inside ziplock bag at reach in cooler, prep kitchen. Per operator, used to absorb moisture. Operator removed paper towel. Advised operator to use deli paper instead.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken over tubs of acai at reach in freezer in prep kitchen. Raw chicken not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Splitter added to hose connection at mop sink, hose attached with No vacuum breaker.
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.