3 NATIVES WELLINGTON, LLC
11924 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 8, Wellington FL 33414 · 5613602385
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paired and renewed on site.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler by oven press: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored in flip top cooler for approximately 3 hours Not prepped or portioned today Over stacked in container Operator placed in cooler to quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by prep table: Lid in handwash sink, operator used handwash sink to fill cup with water for calibration.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Mini bottles of juice shots not bearing a warning label that the mini bottles of juice shots packaged in the establishment has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of bleach Advised operator to label bottle
Dec 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. At dry storage area: Medicine stored over coconut flakes Operator stored properly
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected Dishwasher to (Chlorine 100ppm);
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drop their gloves, picked them off the floor, changed gloves then touched blender to serve drinks; no handwash Employee washed hands
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At walk in cooler: 8 containers of feta cheese date marked 12/20
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee rinse dirty dishes then touched clean containers to package mangos; no handwash Employee washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler by oven press: cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) As per operator stored in flip top cooler for approximately 3 hours Not prepped or portioned today Over stacked in container Operator placed in cooler to quick chill
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket with Quaternary solution stored on prep counter and another sanitizer bucket stored over single serve containers. Operator stored properly
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to Operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by prep table: Lid in handwash sink, operator used handwash sink to fill cup with water for calibration.
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Mini bottles of juice shots not bearing a warning label that the mini bottles of juice shots packaged in the establishment has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two food handler employees currently working with no proof of training
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled bottle of bleach Advised operator to label bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed and stored properly
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler by front counter: Unwashed raspberries stored over yogurt Advised operator to store properly
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); Operator correct Sanitizer Bucket to (Quaternary 200ppm);
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched sanitizer towel, then garbage then container with oil and a container with strawberries without washing hands first. Operator washed hands
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Deep covered container inside walk in cooler and portions of can Tuna stored on flip top cooler at 8:51am(61F cooling) since 15 minutes at 9:23am(same temperature) At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved product to reach in freezer
Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Small bottles with Ginger and turmeric juices inside reach in cooler in dining room area for customers. Operator removed juices
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Per operator two new employees hired less than 60 days. Emailed form to operator
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At 0 ppm. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary
Oct 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Oct 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator unable to prime machine.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee wiped counter with wiping cloth from sanitizer bucket then prepared food; no glove change; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
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. At Flip top cooler: sliced tomatoes (50F at 9:38am; 48F at 10:00am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 6:00am. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler: boiled eggs (53F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 3.5 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Stored over stacked. Operator moved to quick chill. ** At walk in cooler: white bean soup (45F - Cold Holding) As per operator, taken out 15 minutes prior for an order. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At Flip top cooler: sliced tomatoes (50F at 9:38am; 48F at 10:00am- Ambient Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 6:00am. Item did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Stored over stacked. See stop sale.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator changed solution to quaternary ammonium 200ppm.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical Spray bottle stored with almond butter on rack next to dish machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsing rag in front hand sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0 ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (0 ppmChlorine). Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paired and renewed on site.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados in use contain stickers
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.