3 Natives Acai & Juicery

8226 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34238

American

Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, 3 Natives Acai & Juicery has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

3 Natives Acai & Juicery scores about where you'd expect for a Sarasota restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.After 3 attempts, dish machine chlorine at 25ppm. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observedi bathroom out of order and corded off. The other bathroom is for employees only and not for public according to employee. **Warning**

32-09-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed handle broken on reach in freezer. **Warning**

14-11-5

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed 0 ppm at triple sink quaternary. Educated employee on setting up with bleach and corrected triple sink sanitizer to 4050ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-53-4

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine at 25ppm after 3 attempts. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer.Observed empty detergent and no other detergent on premise. **Warning**

16-59-1

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.Observed no quaternary or chlorine test strips. Employees couldn't locate. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.Observed Dishwashing Machine maximum temperature 124F

22-56-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jun 6, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in Reachin Cooler by Hand wash sink in kitchen.

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Natives Acai & Juicery last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Natives Acai & Juicery on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Natives Acai & Juicery?

Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Natives Acai & Juicery.

How does 3 Natives Acai & Juicery compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

3 Natives Acai & Juicery most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.

Has 3 Natives Acai & Juicery's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 3 Natives Acai & Juicery have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 3 Natives Acai & Juicery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 3 Natives Acai & Juicery inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Natives Acai & Juicery is inspected around three times per year on average.

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