3 Natives
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at 3 Natives, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-25. Observed food handling at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing , restroom hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing, front counter hand wash sinks. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink
29-20-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloths on cook line. Operator moved to soiled linens and set up sanitizer bucket with clean towel **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
64
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
70
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One dented can of tuna on shelf in prep area **Warning**
01B-01-4
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner concentrate, dish soap, bleach stored with clean kitchen equipment on drying rack Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
70
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Triple sink set up Quaternary 200 ppm **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken made 24 hours ago in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler at front counter opened 24 hours ago. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
64
Oct 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Natives last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Natives on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Natives?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Natives.
How does 3 Natives compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
3 Natives most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has 3 Natives' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Natives have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 3 Natives means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 3 Natives inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Natives is inspected around five times per year on average.
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