3 Natives Northlake LLC

4373 Northlake Bvld, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021919

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Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 9, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 1 other violation

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 9 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot)
    -5
  • Safety score95

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Routine inspection

2 violations found
  1. First visitSep 9, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    2 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

      Employee moved trash can with hand, after replaced gloves and handled containers of diced fruits, discussed with employee who washed hands and changed gloves.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      In kitchen unlabeled spray bottle containing degreaser, discussed with employee who labeled bottle.

      Fixed on the spot

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 2 follow-up visits Complaint after follow-up
  1. 2nd follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations still not corrected:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 2 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority1

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.

      Manager failed certification course and is waiting to reschedule, discussed with operator to obtain manger certification.

      Administrative complaint

    Basic2

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. 1st follow-up visitAug 17, 2026 Complaint after follow-up

    Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    7 violations still not corrected:

    • 2 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What was still cited

    High priority2

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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 handled customer change and without washing hand employee began to prepare customer sandwich, discussed with person in charge who washed hands.

      Administrative complaint

      At the first visitFixed on the spot

      Employee moved trash can with hand and after without washing hands employee handled blender top to fill smoothie cup, discussed with employee who washed hands.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.

      Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.

      Administrative complaint

      At the first visit

      Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with operator to correct to 200ppm.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Hand washing sink next to 3 compartment sink used to store discarded plastic food containers discussed with person in charge, discarded containers removed from sink.

      Administrative complaint

      At the first visitFixed on the spot

      Hand washing sink in kitchen filled with painting brushes and paint tray, discussed with operator who removed from sink.

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No certified food manager for establishment.

      Manager in charge provided proof of scheduled appointment for manager certification for 8/19/2026.

      More time given

      At the first visit

      A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Only one expired certification available Taquan Williams 5/28/2021, discussed with person in charge.

    Basic3

    • Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

      One employee not wearing hair restraints while preparing food, discussed with person in charge.

      More time given

      At the first visit

      No employees wearing hair restraints while preparing food, discussed with person in charge.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

      At the first visitRepeat violation

      Cutting board on flip top cooler grooved and no longer cleanable, discussed with operator to repair or replace.

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

      More time given

      At the first visit

      Reach in cooler in back of kitchen in front of mop sink door handle and gaskets soiled, discussed with person in charge to clean and sanitize.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Non-food contact surfaces clean2
Manager certification and employee training2
Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Chemicals and toxic substances1