3natives
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at 3natives stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
3natives scores about where you'd expect for a St. Augustine restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Employee Brooke not informed of responsibility. Employee signed form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cutting avocados for customer with sticker attached before washing and removing sticker.
08B-39-4
82
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
95
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Jan 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed y splitter on mop sink mission vacuum breaker. Discussed with person in charge.
29-42-4
86
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler on opposite wall of cook line observed , rice (51F - Cold Holding). Operator stated rice was just placed back into cooler after being on counter for approximately 20 minutes during prep and cracked lid to allow to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On storage shelves near walk-in cooler observed multiple bottles of chemicals stored over clean towels. Operator moved towels to above chemicals during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front counter under cash register observed unlabeled spray bottle of window cleaner. Operator labeled bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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. Observed no written cleanup procedures available. Provided operator with handout during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In bulk containers of rice and salt observed scoop handles touching contents. Operator removed scoops during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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. In front of establishment in reach-in cooler, observed prepackaged foods missing the address information on labels.
02D-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In prep area observed togo containers stored on floor. Operator moved containers during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of pineapple bits with dent along rim. Observed one can of beans with creased dent directly on rim. Operator segregated cans during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In three compartment sink observed sink and surface sanitizer at 848ppm. Operator remade sink and observed at 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler in prep area observed, cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated tomatoes had been out of cooler for 30 minutes one hours prior to temperature and placed in walk-in freezer to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed container of oat milk and container of almond milk with open date. Operator stated it had been over 24 hours and labeled with correct date during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in two bulk bins of rice with handle touching rice. Operator hung scoops up during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. In dish area observed multiple stacks of clean bowls not inverted. Operator turned bowls over during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At front counter near handwash sink observed sanitizer bucket store on floor. Operator placed on lid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk container of salt without label. Operator labeled container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3natives last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3natives on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3natives?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3natives.
How does 3natives compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
3natives most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has 3natives' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 3natives have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 3natives 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 3natives inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 3natives is inspected around two times per year on average.
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