3 NATIVES YAMATO LLC
1200 YAMATO RD C5, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen area landing on food services.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Visible ice buildup on flip top cooler to left of microwave.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink at front counter in disrepair and not providing hot water.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 6 high priority.
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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.
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.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 flying insects in kitchen area landing on food services.
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.
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
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
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink by front counter. Operator provided paper towels.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Visible ice buildup on flip top cooler to left of microwave.
Food stored on floor. Peanut butter stored on floor. Operator moved and stored properly.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink at front counter in disrepair and not providing hot water.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expiration of 12-01-25, operator renewed.
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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and flip top unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use, in kitchen area, operator removed and stored in sanitizing bucket.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor, operator stored properly.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle,s stored over containers of food at dry storage shelf - operator removed.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple Sink (Quaternary 500ppm) corrected to 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter handwashing sink- pitcher stored in sink- operator removed.
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/
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical degreaser spray bottle not labeled- operator labeled.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler - In use bananas - with stickers attached - educated operator- employee removed.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at time of inspection
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.
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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as food liners, manager discarded
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)
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
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
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of coffee on prep table. Manager discarded
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.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired more than sixty days
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