ELM CITY CAFÉ STUART
1560 NW FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips at 73F- cold holding- per operator, items put out on front counter at 7:30 and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items inside reach on cooler to quick chill.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory- lox and bagel Operator placed Asterisk on menu items
Spray bottle containing degreaser kitchen cleaner not labeled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit at 90F Chef discarded
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter chips at 73F- cold holding- per operator, items put out on front counter at 7:30 and left out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items inside reach on cooler to quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink at server station
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for cook at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee pick up spatula from ground then proceed to handle clean food products and prepare food at cook line. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with operator for employee to wash hands correctly
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Philly beef stored over ready to eat cooked chicken breasts in short reach in freezer, employee stored items properly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked raw LOX salmon on menu with no indication or asterisk that item is served raw. Operator added astericks to menu
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef over spinach at white chest freezer by cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (46F - Cold Holding) Observed in tall clear reach in cooler by front counter area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For RTU surface sanitizer in spray bottle. No color change with chlorine or quat test strips.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) corrected to 50ppm.
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to stir cut fresh herbs
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar has drain tube in basin of hand sink for at bar area
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. Manager already has paper form, had employees review and signed during inspection
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
Equipment in poor repair. Large chest freezer door broken and gaskets
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on the oven door
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Sprite drink bottle in pizza make table
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Back exit by restrooms has metal bar locked on door.
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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