NATURE'S WAY CAFE
517 LAKE AVE, Lake Worth FL 33460 · 561.721.0232
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead roaches in trap under sink in smoothie making area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022003518 | Dec 14, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2022018316 | Apr 7, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kale (56F - Cold Holding) not prepped or portioned today stored at room temperature in smoothie prep area. Per employee, item was removed from reach in cooler less than 1/2 hour ago. Employee moved item back to reach in cooler to chill. Reviewed time as a public health control option with employee.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Back prep area hand sink blocked by chair. Employee reorganized.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Battery dead on provided thermometer.
No soap provided at handwash sink in back prep area.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup on in use prep table in back area. Employee removed.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2025. Operator renewed Confirmed 258455048
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Owner Nilda Jimenez expired certified food manager certification 10/23/2025. No other manager certification
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In prep area, personal cellphone stored in prep table where food is being prepared. Operator removed cell phone.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In food prep area above prep table, insert sticky paper stored above and next to bread. Operator moved to different location away from food prep and storage.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink blocked with sanitizer bucket. Employee removed bucket
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates not filled out with date of expiration. Operator filled out
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting boards in prep area have deep cut marks and no longer cleanable
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer, bananas and strawberries stored not covered.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Bottle of household pesticide stored on shelf. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Raw turkey stored over cooked bacon and sausage, not all commercially packaged. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Broken shell eggs stored in carton with whole eggs. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, shell eggs (68F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Advised operator of proper cold holding parameters. Operator placed item into refrigerator to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen steam well, cooked rice (118F - Hot Holding); garbanzo beans (87F - Hot Holding), operator stated items held approximately 1 1/2 hour. Advised operator to reheat product to 165F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips for chlorine sanitizer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signature designated hand sink. Operator placed sign at sink.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad prepared yesterday morning not date marked. Explained and manager date marked.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal beverage cup stored with and above food in upright cooler. Explained and manager moved cup to bottom shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocado have sticker on. Explained.
Jul 1, 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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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. As per manager Hard boiled eggs cooked on Friday. Today is Monday. Manager marked the date.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Certificate for Nelly Reyes expired on 11/11/2023 and certificate for Camila Jimenez expired on 05/03/2022.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in one of the unisex restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Posted license expired on 12/01/2022. Current license not available upon request. License current in the system.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm chlorine. Operator set up fresh solution at 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Exp.12.1.23. License renewed during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, slicer next to hand sink in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in prep area. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Dead roaches in trap under sink in smoothie making area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in granola quinoa and rice buckets in dry storage
Dead roaches on premises. Five dead roaches on shelf under sink in smoothie marking area. Removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on bane Marie door in smoothie making area
Food stored on floor. Granola bucket on floor in dry storage closet
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Unwashed Avocados in use
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.