Lake Park, Palm Beach County

NATURE'S WAY CAFE

804 US HWY 1 STE 10, Lake Park, FL 33403

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jan 23, 2026
City
Lake Park
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-03-4

Detail 24320131

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

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

16-20-4

Detail 24163504

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

Detail 24163505

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

02D-03-4

Detail 24163506

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

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

16-20-4

Detail 24003725

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

Detail 24003723

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

Detail 24003731

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

Detail 24003724

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

Detail 24003722

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

02D-03-4

Detail 24003726

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

Detail 24003729

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

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 8

16-20-4

Detail 24003598

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

Detail 24003601

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

Detail 24003597

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

Detail 24003604

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

Detail 24003600

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

Detail 24003602

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner spray bottle not labeled by register area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-03-4

Detail 24003599

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

Detail 24003603

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee hand wash sign missing in both restrooms. Warning

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-39-4

Detail 23636608

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

Detail 23636609

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

Detail 23636610

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) fixed to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23211004

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

Detail 23211005

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

Detail 23211003

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

Detail 23211007

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoons in front counter hand sink - operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23211006

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle window cleaner - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02C-03-5

Detail 22745349

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

Detail 22745348

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dry storage shelf, spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled, operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Nov 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

22-41-4

Detail 22445758

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

Detail 22445760

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

Detail 22445759

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

Detail 22445761

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

Dec 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

08B-02-4

Detail 21658948

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

08A-05-6

Detail 21658947

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

31A-11-4

Detail 21658949

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter; hand wash sink used to store scissors. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21658950

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

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-17-4

Detail 21186189

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter; spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 21186188

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

Dec 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-11-4

Detail 20752355

Intermediate - Handwash sink at the front line used for purposes other than handwashing- seassors stored inside. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 20752353

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles- reach in freezer at prep area in the back; Reach in cooler at prep area in the back has food debris on the tracks and glass.

21-07-4

Detail 20752354

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) operator fixed chlorine solution to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Aug 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08A-05-6

Detail 20409840

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked chicken in reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site