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3NATIVES FORT LAUDERDALE

1501 SE 17 ST STE G, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-242-4204

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1626011
Grade history
DEC 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12-01-2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.Poster emailed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink. Two employee-customer bathrooms. Employee provided in both bathrooms.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Sod dispenser not working in two bathrooms.
Intermediate/31B-06-4
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 400+ppm), employee made new solution, quaternary sanitizer at 200 ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Poster emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Feb 26, 2026□ 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 ▾
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. Reviewed food employee reporting agreement form and emailed to manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 26, 2026 · No new employees hired. Time Extended
Dec 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12-01-2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1) Observed bottle of isopropyl alcohol stored inside food bin with coconut flakes and protein powder on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Employee properly stored. 2) Observed spray bottle of surface cleaner stored on dry storage shelf above case of bananas. Employee properly stored.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brush stored inside hand wash sink located next to prep sink in kitchen. Employee properly stored.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Reviewed food employee reporting agreement form and emailed to manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Accumulation of substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of white substance inside front counter ice machine. Employee cleaned and sanitized ice machine during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed left side bathroom door unable to shut.
Basic/32-02-4/Warning
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse gloves when soiled during food prep. Educated employee on proper hand wash and glove change procedures. Employee changed gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) Observed unlabeled spray bottle, containing unknown purple solution, stored on shelf under front counter. 2) Observed unlabeled spray bottle, containing unknown green solution, stored on ledge behind kitchen prep table.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door. Observed buildup of food debris on ice machine door, in kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor. 1) Observed case of bananas stored on floor next to walk in cooler. 2) Observed two cases of bananas stored on floor next to ice machine.
Basic/08B-38-4
Dec 6, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Employee replaced sanitizer bottle and corrected to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stirrer stored inside hand wash sink at front counter. Employee properly stored.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops,stored inside protein powder bins, handles in contact with protein powders. Employee properly stored.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.