3 Natives

6167 Lake Oconee Parkway, Greensboro, GA 30642

Vegetarian

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at 3 Natives, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Greensboro average 83, so 3 Natives is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed coconut flakes not identified or labeled. Ensure all bulk food and working containers are labeled if removed from the original container.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink slime mold-like substance in the ice machine -dripping plate- in the front service area. CA: All surfaces shall be clean and sanitized frequently to prevent the buildup/ accumulation of mold-like substances. The person was informed and instructed to clean and sanitize the front service ice machine by 06/27/2025

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed single service cup use as a reusable cup for dry food topping.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed a scoop in the powder of chocolate with the handle touching the chocolate; Cups with no handles were stored in the dry topping containers with food. Ensure to use a measuring cup with a handle, and the handle shall not touch the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed clear pans stored on the shelf above the 3-compartment sink stacking wet. Ensure utensils and equipment are fully air-dried before stacking them.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed pink slime mold-like substance in the ice machine at front service. Make sure the ice machine is cleaned and sanitized often to prevent the accumulation or buildup of moldlike substances. The person in charge was informed to use sanitizer water when the ice machine is empty to be cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop in the coconut flake container with the handle touching the food. COS: the scoop was removed.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed shootie bender at the smoothie station, clear pans stored on the top shelf at 3-compartment sink sacking wet. Allow to fully air dry before stacking them vertically.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

May 17, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed food items _ corn, cheese, yogurt, garlic, not held at 41°F or below for cold holding in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action (CA): time/temperature control for safety shall be 41°F or below for cold holding. Corrected on-site: all concerned foods were discarded. The received foods on the day of the inspection were moved to other coolers.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler unable to maintain foods at 41°F or below. The walk-in cooler is not in good repair and must be serviced.

Feb 14, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3 Natives last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3 Natives on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3 Natives?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3 Natives.

How does 3 Natives compare to other restaurants in Greensboro?

3 Natives most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Greensboro average of 83.

Has 3 Natives' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at 3 Natives have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 3 Natives 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 3 Natives inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 3 Natives is inspected around three times per year on average.

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