Nature's Way Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Across the available record, Nature's Way Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Nature's Way Cafe was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Nature's Way Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Lake Park average of 82. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. Date of packaging is missing on almond bites for self service cooler at front ; advised to date; **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
95
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Faucet for compartment on left side of triple sink has been removed and capped off. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Same. **Admin Complaint**
16-20-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For shrimp ceviche that doesn't get fully cooked prior to being served to customers. Educated operator on proper menu identification of raw animal proteins. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Shrimp ceviche is still not identified as raw on menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification. **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Crab cakes, shrimp ceviche, almond bites, peanut butter bites missing packing address. Educated operator on minimum labeling requirements. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-03: Almond bites at self service cooler missing packaging location address and expiration if applicable. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
74
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw turkey bacon over rum cake not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Faucet at three-compartment sink does not reach all compartments. Faucet for compartment on left side of triple sink has been removed and capped off. **Warning**
16-20-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel stored and in direct contact with cantaloupe at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. For shrimp ceviche that doesn't get fully cooked prior to being served to customers. Educated operator on proper menu identification of raw animal proteins. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For shrimp ceviche that does not get fully cooked prior to being served to customers. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle not labeled by register area. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand wash sign missing in both restrooms. **Warning**
31B-04-4
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. Crab cakes, shrimp ceviche, almond bites, peanut butter bites missing packing address. Educated operator on minimum labeling requirements. **Warning**
02D-03-4
43
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) fixed to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Salad heads not washed before cutting Operator placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers and lemons over shrimp salad and dressings in cooler at that back of the kitchen Advised to store properly
08B-17-4
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 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. second line make table - grilled chicken (44F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. first make table - tuna salad (48F - Cooling) 3:55pm operator states prepared at 10:00am - see stop sale. , 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. second line make table - grilled chicken (44F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. first make table - tuna salad (48F - Cooling) 3:55pm operator states prepared at 10:00am - see stop sale. first make table - top unit - chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); curried chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
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. first make table - tuna salad (48F - Cooling) 3:55pm operator states prepared at 10:00am - see stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. second line make table - grilled chicken (44F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. first make table - top unit - chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding); curried chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) operator states not portioned or prepared today held over 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle window cleaner - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in front counter hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
52
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 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 Left side single flip top cooler; sliced turkey (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in overfilled pan inside cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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). Operator primed machine, retested at 0ppm, set up triple sink to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Left side single flip top cooler; sliced turkey (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in overfilled pan inside cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
58
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. At front counter; two sheet trays of cookies displayed on counter not properly protected. Operator covered cookies. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At front counter left side single flip top cooler; raw shell eggs stored on top of make top over ready-to-eat ham and sliced cheese. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter; hand wash sink used to store scissors. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter sanitizer bucket; chlorine 0ppm. Operator added bleach to chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
64
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At sanitizer bucket next to single door flip top cooler; chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator added bleach, retested chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nature's Way Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nature's Way Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nature's Way Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nature's Way Cafe.
How does Nature's Way Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lake Park?
Nature's Way Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Park average of 82.
Has Nature's Way Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nature's Way Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Nature's Way Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Nature's Way Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nature's Way Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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