3 Natives East Delray
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, 3 Natives East Delray has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Delray Beach sits at 71, putting 3 Natives East Delray on the better side of that line. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored towel in handwashing sink . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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...all employee hired less than 60 days without employee heath agreement
11-26-1
Basic - scoop handle in contact with multiple protein powder . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored slimy dirty container . Employee replaced scoop in cleaned container **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...chicken salad 49F over stocked food in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Manager removed access food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths....quaternary ammonium
16-37-1
78
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found... approximately 6 small flying insects on the floor drain underneath triple sink . Triple sink area separate from the kitchen. Operator sprayed on them to eliminated . **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 64F, cream cheese 53 F , butter 63F , stored food top one another in flip top reach in cooler , food not prep or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to single containers **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink by the dishwashing sink **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....multiple sanitizer spray bottles , operator labeled . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface...clogged floor drain **Warning**
29-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation...mango . **Warning**
08B-39-4
55
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked chicken 84 F in opened bag in sous vide machine . Food being held less than four hours. Employee removed food to freezer .
03B-15-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...feta cheese 54F, cream cheese 54F stacked container one and another in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today . Employee not determined how long food been held out of temperature .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...feta cheese 54F, cream cheese 54F stacked container one and another in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today . Employee not determined how long food been held out of temperature . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...multiple cleaner spray bottles in food prep line . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....observed at 3:40 cooling chicken 84F in sous vide machine . Took another temperature at 4:10 it was 84F . Employee removed food to freezer . **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....multiple cleaner spray bottles.
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....both handwashing sink .
23-03-4
39
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 3:50 slice tomatoes 56° in flip top reach in cooler , stored top of the another container. Per manager food was prepped at 11 am .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours... observed at 3:50 slice tomatoes 56° in flip top reach in cooler , stored top of the another container. Per manager food was prepped at 11 am . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored bleach in handwashing sink .employee moved . **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
58
Aug 21, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Natives East Delray last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Natives East Delray on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Natives East Delray?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 3 Natives East Delray.
How does 3 Natives East Delray compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
3 Natives East Delray most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is higher than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has 3 Natives East Delray's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 3 Natives East Delray have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 3 Natives East Delray 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 East Delray inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Natives East Delray is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants