Nature's Way Cafe, 517 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: NATURE'S WAY CAFE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 517 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33460
License #: 6020256
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

Restaurant representatives - add corrected or new information about Nature's Way Cafe, 517 Lake Ave, Lake Worth, FL »


Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.HANDBAGS
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.UPRIGHT FREEZERS TWO
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.CHAIR AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT BLOCKING SINK **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.CHICKEN SALAD
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside blue berry container.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Naphcon eye allergy, vitamins d3, detox. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/soil residue on dry storage shelves.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Container of fruit salad.
  • Basic - Mop/service sink obstructed.
  • Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By food prep table.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken salad, tuna salad, dressings. **Corrected On-Site**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Apples. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Tray on Yogurt ice cream machine
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
3/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. cup on pineapple container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on door handle in microwave oven.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by slice machine. Corrected On Site.
10/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
7/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. 00PPM Corrected On Site.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning in r/I cooler.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
6/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with soil deposits.cutting board.
10/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/21/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna s, chicken s. curry chicken. 3hrs iced. Corrected On Site. This violation must be corrected by : 07/13/10.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. salad reach in cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 07/13/10.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.
  • Critical. No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink.
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. new owner.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro new owner.
2/10/2010Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

Do you have any questions you'd like to ask about NATURE'S WAY CAFE? Post them here so others can see them and respond.

×
NATURE'S WAY CAFE respresentatives - respond and add information

Write your review!

Your Ratings

You can rate this restaurant in different categories from 1 star (worst) to 5 stars (best) or leave category unrated

Food:
Service:
Price:
Ambience:
Cleanliness:

Your Review


Would you recommend NATURE'S WAY CAFE to others? (optional)
  
Add photo of NATURE'S WAY CAFE (optional)
Add more info about the restaurant »

About You

Your nickname:

Optional Verification

(additional info to increase the weight and the placement of your review and ratings)

Real Name:
Email (won't be published):
Date and time of your visit to this restaurant:
Phone number (won't be published):
Leave your signature»

Recently added reviews

Name City Users' Rating
BRASS MONKEY TAVERNLake Worth, FL
*****
GUACAMOLE BY CHEF OMARLake Worth, FL
*
EL NOPAL TAQUERIALake Worth, FL
TACO BELL #4147Lake Worth, FL
*•
WENDY'S 8866Lake Worth, FL
EGGSCETERA CAFELake Worth, FL
*****
WOK & GOLake Worth, FL
*****
MCDONALD'S #5761Lake Worth, FL
R & L RIBS CHICKEN & SEAFOODFort Pierce, FL
****
HARDEE'S #1501537Jacksonville, FL
*

Restaurants in neighborhood

Name

M&M BEACH DOGS
NATURE'S WAY CAFE
KACINS FOOD MOBILE
SOUTH SHORES BAR & GRILLE
ALOHA DOGS
THE COTTAGE
TACO LADY (THE)
CJ'S ISLAND GRILL

Create your own business profile on city-data.com. It's completely free!
Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses
Search for:  near: