How many health inspections has NATURE'S WAY CAFE had?

NATURE'S WAY CAFE has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has NATURE'S WAY CAFE ever been shut down?

Yes, NATURE'S WAY CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at NATURE'S WAY CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at NATURE'S WAY CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items, Adequate lighting.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

NATURE'S WAY CAFE

517 LAKE AVE, Lake Worth, FL 33460

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NATURES WAY CAFE · License: SEA6020256

NATURE'S WAY CAFE in Lake Worth, FL has 27 inspections on record with 129 total violations (4.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

27Inspections

129Violations

1Closures

Data current as of June 6, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for NATURE'S WAY CAFE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 6, 2022	Rodent & fly activity	15:41:00

Inspection History (27)

Jun 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nov 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 31, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jun 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Apr 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Dec 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Nov 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

May 2, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 13, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Jun 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

How Does This Facility Compare?

NATURE'S WAY CAFE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has NATURE'S WAY CAFE had?: NATURE'S WAY CAFE has had 27 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has NATURE'S WAY CAFE ever been shut down?: Yes, NATURE'S WAY CAFE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at NATURE'S WAY CAFE?: The most frequently cited violations at NATURE'S WAY CAFE are: Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items, Adequate lighting.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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