Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth

Last inspected:

517 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
Overview

Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth has accumulated 137 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 per visit. The facility was shut down in April 2022 for rodent and fly activity and faced daily callbacks following the emergency order, with one inspection showing non-compliance. The cafe has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Recurring violations center on clean multi-use utensils, adequate lighting, and single-use item storage.

Most recent closure: April 6, 2022 for rodent & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

30Inspections
137Violations
1Closures
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth
DateReasonReopened
Rodent & fly activity 15:41:00

Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2022003518 $200.00 Dec 14, 2021 Miami (Doral)
2--2022018316 $400.00 Apr 7, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)

— 2 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections8 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth last inspected?
Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth last shut down?
Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth was last shut down on April 6, 2022 for rodent & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth?
The most frequently cited violations at Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth are: Clean multi-use utensils, Adequate lighting, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth had?
Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth find?
Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth ever been shut down?
Yes, Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth been fined?
Nature's Way Cafe in Lake Worth has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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