Natures Table Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
52
Score
Natures Table Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 29, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Natures Table Cafe trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board by hand sink at front service counter.
22-02-4
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. Manager had employee acknowledge and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple cooked cooled items in reach in coolers held over 24 per operator not date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All reach in coolers throughout.
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Reach in cooler shelves.
14-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back of the house underneath all equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer at entrance to dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Straws stored on the floor in dry storage area.
25-05-4
52
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door stand up reach in cooler has rusted shelves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
95
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Portion sour cream, cream cheeses and butter at front counter between 50-61f. Per manager products only out for 1 1/2 hours. Corrective action to place items on time plan or place in cooler to recover temperatures **Warning**
03A-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. Gallon milk opened on Friday 8/1/25 per manager **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic bucket over hand sink at ware wash area. Hand sink not used per manager **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee at front counter **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in both reach in chest freezers **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies and cookies at front counter
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in back prep area has dust build up **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. 3 door stand up reach in cooler has rusted shelves **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Debris on wall behind slicer **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handlers expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board has deep grooves
14-09-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Unwrapped single service utensils at customer self service area not presented with handles up. Operator flipped utensils over with handles up **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
70
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Sliced cheese on counter at make 56-58F, less than 1 hr per operator. Time plan provided. Operator stated cheese is discarded after 4 hrs.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - At sink across from ice machine. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - Sliced american cheese and pepper jack cheese on counter at make table less than 1 hr per operator. Operator stated cheese is used within 4 hrs. Time plan provided. Advised to track time using one of the methods.
03F-10-5
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. - Paperwork provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Scoop at steam table in 112F water. Advised operator to remove additional pans and place the actual pan the scoop is in directly into steam table. Operator placed pan into table. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
61
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Natures Table Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Natures Table Cafe on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Natures Table Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Natures Table Cafe.
How does Natures Table Cafe compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Natures Table Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Natures Table Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Natures Table Cafe have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Natures Table Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Natures Table Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Natures Table Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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