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NATURE'S WAY CAFE

NATURE'S WAY CAFE in LAKE PARK has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

517 Lake Avenue
Florida, 33460
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510589

  • 02D-03-4: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**
  • 16-20-4: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
  • 02B-01-5: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

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510573

  • 02D-03-4: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**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand wash sign missing in both restrooms. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 16-20-4: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**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**
  • 02B-01-5: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**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle not labeled by register area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10893967

  • 02D-03-4: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
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand wash sign missing in both restrooms. Warning
  • 16-20-4: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
  • 14-86-1: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
  • 08A-02-6: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
  • 02B-01-5: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-02-5: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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle not labeled by register area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8991268

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Salad heads not washed before cutting Operator placed under running water Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4: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
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) fixed to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8991060

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8753736

  • 01B-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. 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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 03D-06-5: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
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in front counter hand sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle window cleaner - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8553481

  • 02C-03-5: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. At stand up unit front counter container of milk with no date marking, operator stated that milk was opened 2 days prior, operator added date marking Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage shelf, spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552857

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366264

  • 22-41-4: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
  • 01B-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. 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: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
  • 11-27-4: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 Cleanup of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Handout. Corrected On-Site Warning