3 Natives Gardens
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
3 Natives Gardens has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 31, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to other North Palm Beach restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
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. At flip top cooler at wrap station: tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cut purple cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); spinach (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, all items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler at wrap station: tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding); hummus (52F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (51F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (50F - Cold Holding); cut purple cabbage (52F - Cold Holding); Feta cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (52F - Cold Holding); spinach (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, all items stored in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler at wrap station: cooked chicken (53F at 9:50am;51F at 10:30am- Cooling) As per operator, portioned and cooling since 7am. At current rate of cooling, item will not cool to 41F in a total of 4 hours. Operator moved to another cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
67
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (71F - Cold Holding) operator states sitting out since 7am and over 4 hours - see stop sale.
03A-02-5
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. butter (71F - Cold Holding) operator states sitting out since 7am and over 4 hours - see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of granola- operator moved sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lexan container covering sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
58
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage shelf, spray bottle containing a substance unknown to operator not labeled, operator discarded spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
86
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area 4 cans of Tuna dented and damaged. Operator set cans aside to be returned to vendor.
01B-01-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
82
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); operator corrected (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of bananas moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in açaí container-operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Natives Gardens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Natives Gardens on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Natives Gardens?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Natives Gardens.
How does 3 Natives Gardens compare to other restaurants in North Palm Beach?
3 Natives Gardens most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the North Palm Beach average of 78.
Has 3 Natives Gardens' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Natives Gardens 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 Gardens 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 Gardens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Natives Gardens is inspected around two times per year on average.
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