Natalie's Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
67
Score
Natalie's Restaurant has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 5, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Hudson facility scores 84, putting Natalie's Restaurant on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface: The can opener is soiled with food debris. The operator moved the can opener to the dishwasher area to be clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle not labeled by the three compartment sink area. The operator labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two food containers were cracked. The operator discarded the 2 cracked containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - The black microwave in the cooking area has grease accumulation on the interior roof. The operator cleaned the microwave. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
67
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The employee labeled the two bottles by the ice machine on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed the dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license and posted it. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
70
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of raw shell eggs stored above ready-to-eat food like bread, biscuits, and sauce on shelf in walk-in cooler. - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef liver stored over ready-to-eat gyro meat. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees due to employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Required employee training expired for all employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
78
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at handwash sink on cook line.
31B-04-4
95
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Poached eggs offered for egg benedict items on the menu without being identified as raw/ undercooked and not marked with an asterisk that leads to the consumer advisory reminder on the menu. Discussed in depth with operator. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed changes in establishment that were not approved through plan review and not listed on plan review file. Observed dishwasher moved to the left of the three compartment sink with drain board where clean and sanitized dishes are removed from machine hanging over half of the mop sink to the left of the dishmachine. A slice in the side of the utility sink style mop sink was made to allow drain board to fully extend. The handwash sink was moved to the opposite side of the wall where dishmachine was initially listed on approved plan. Discussed inspection with Supervisor Meakins, DDM Jean, and Plan Review Manager Ivers. Discussed in depth requirement to submit plan review remodel application with operator and changes that are needed. **Warning**
51-16-7
82
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and wipe gloves on apron and touch handle to reach-in cooler doors and lift hoods. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands in wait station sink with no cold water and water at 128F for 5 seconds and then proceed to grab rolled silverware and place on empty table to setup. Discussed in depth with employee. **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage and warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed no cold water at handwash sink in wait station area with water at 128F. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
29-20-5
58
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of Country Sausage Gravy by Chef-Mate dented at the seams on the dry storage shelf with other cans to the left of vertical the reach-in freezer off the cook line. Operator set cans aside for reimbursement.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and handle ready-to-eat sausage and put in a fry basket and touch clean equipment without changing gloves and washing their hands. Discussed with employee and reminded employee on proper glove changing procedures.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with an accumulation of food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in women's restroom. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on storage rack to the left of the ice machine.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup used as a scoop in a container of salt in the dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed all lights in the kitchen area of the establishment without light shields with no sleeve coatings or covers over bulbs.
38-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
47
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 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. 0 ppm, operator primed machine and ran cycle, corrected to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs on crash cart, operator moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hash browns (60 F - Cold Holding)on crash cart, operator moved to cooler, discussed using time control and emailed form (5022-090) to manager In glass door cooler by cook line-corn (47F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (47F - Cold Holding), moved ti walk in cooler In walk in cooler- cooked diced potatoes, (44/46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (44F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef patties (46F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. On cook line and at wait station, greater than 200ppm, corrected to less than 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand wash sink at wait station, discussed proper use of hand wash sink with staff and operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back packs on top of glass door cooler, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door and crash cart handles **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens bathroom **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine **Warning**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Natalie's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Natalie's Restaurant on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Natalie's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Natalie's Restaurant.
How does Natalie's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hudson?
Natalie's Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hudson average of 84.
Has Natalie's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Natalie's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Natalie's Restaurant 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 Natalie's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Natalie's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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