NATURES CORNER
2480 S CONGRESS AVE, SUITE 1A, West Palm Beach FL 33406
Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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NOV 25
— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed by phone during inspection. Confirmation #246052382.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024054601 | Aug 13, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee washed and rinsed soiled dishes, placed in sanitizer then began cutting fruit without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Multiple items for employees stored with food to be served to the public. Operator segregated food.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mixed produce stored over ready to eat coconut. Operator moved coconut.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered establishment from outside walked into kitchen put on gloves and began cutting tomatoes without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Operator renewed by phone during inspection. Confirmation #246052382.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Flip top cooler; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At front counter display; cooked beef empanada (73F - Cooling 8:55/73F 9:30am). Operator stated cooling since 8:00am, at this rate will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. At Flip top cooler; cut melon (54F - Ambient Cooling 9:00/54F 9:30am). Operator stated cooling for 1 hour, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
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. 2 employees working less than 60 days, no proof of reporting responsibility agreement. Operator informed employees during inspection.
Aug 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple door upright stainless reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing/sauce. Operator moved sauces/dressings.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. At triple sink; employee towel drying dishes after removing from sanitizer. Discussed with Operator. Operator informed employee.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023. Operator renewed by phone during inspection. Confirmation number- 237470746.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple door stainless reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressing/sauce. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. At glass door upright reach in cooler(s) located in dining room; uncovered, washed produced and plastic wrapped trays of prepared/ready to eat food stored in unlocked reach in cooler(s) accessible by guests and not intended for grab and grab/self service. Operator locked cooler(s) and posted notice to guests stating "Employee Access Only".
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 one
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certificate for manager Virginia viau
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/ including manager 5 food handlers working.
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.
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