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3 NATIVES YAMATO LLC

1200 YAMATO RD C5, Boca Raton FL 33431

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats22
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021590
Grade history
OCT 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen area landing on food services.
High priority/35A-02-8
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to know who is the certified food manager or if there is one in the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Return visit Aug 19, 2026 · Time Extended
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Return visit Aug 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Visible ice buildup on flip top cooler to left of microwave.
Basic/14-11-5/Return visit Aug 19, 2026 · Technician working on it during inspection Time Extended
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink at front counter in disrepair and not providing hot water.
Basic/29-08-4/Return visit Aug 19, 2026 · Time Extended
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 12 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 touched face and glasses then put gloves on and started to prepare food without washing hands first. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site
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 touched garbage can, discarded gloves went to cooler grabbed food pulled up pants then put on gloves without washing hands. Informed operator of proper handwashing. Employee then washed hands and put on gloves.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen area landing on food services.
High priority/35A-02-8
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink not set up properly. Operator reset up sink.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top left of microwave:; chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo(58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (60F); corn (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (58F); tuna (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states foods not prepared or portioned today and food stored in the cooler over night. Food out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top left of microwave:; chicken (52F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo)58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (53F - Cold Holding); sausage (60F); corn (53F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); curry chicken (58F); tuna (48F - Cold Holding) Operator states foods not prepared or portioned today and food stored in the cooler over night. Food out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Unable to know who is the certified food manager or if there is one in the establishment.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Visible ice buildup on flip top cooler to left of microwave.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Peanut butter stored on floor. Operator moved and stored properly.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink at front counter in disrepair and not providing hot water.
Basic/29-08-4
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expiration of 12-01-25, operator renewed.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. shredded cabbage (54F - Cooling); cut tomatoes (54F - Cooling); cooked corn (54F - Cooling); cooked chicken (54F - Cooling) at 3pm cooling since 2pm to 54F at 3:30pm. Observed ice build up on unit blocking air flow. At this rate items will not cool to 41F within 4hrs. Operator moved all items to reach in freezer. Reviewed
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and flip top unit.
Basic/14-69-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in kitchen.
Basic/16-46-4
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use, in kitchen area, operator removed and stored in sanitizing bucket.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, operator stored properly.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Intermediate/05-03-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 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 touched their face and then proceeded in engaging in food preparation- educated operator- employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At flip top cooler- hummus 50F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 41F, cooked chicken 50F- cold holding, curry chicken 50-52F- cold holding, chicken salad 50-55F- cold holding, tuna - 50-53F- cold holding, cooked corn 50-53F- cold holding, cut cabbage 50-53F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler- hummus 50F- cold holding, cut tomatoes 41F, cooked chicken 50F- cold holding, curry chicken 50-52F- cold holding, chicken salad 50-55F- cold holding, tuna - 50-53F- cold holding, cooked corn 50-53F- cold holding, cut cabbage 50-53F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle,s stored over containers of food at dry storage shelf - operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) corrected to 200ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwashing sink- pitcher stored in sink- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Intermediate/05-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical degreaser spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4/Warning
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler - In use bananas - with stickers attached - educated operator- employee removed.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection
Intermediate/05-08-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cups on work table where food is prepared. Employee removed drinks and sanitized area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Bottles with lemonade made by the business is not labeled No label at all. Energy shots is lacking address where bottles were filled.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Mangoes with stickers Nost the fruit station. Employee removed mangoes, washed and removed stickers before cutting.
Basic/08B-17-4
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as food liners, manager discarded
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. flip top three door cooler in kitchen at cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked egg (51F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top three door cooler in kitchen at cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked egg (51F - Cold Holding) See stopsale
High priority/03A-02-5
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. Form emailed
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table. Manager discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Cold press juices not labeled with address. Snack brownies and mini muffins no expiration date or born date.
Basic/02D-03-4
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired more than sixty days
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint

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.