Elm City Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
78
Score
Elm City Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Stuart average 81, so Elm City Cafe trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jun 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line
10-20-4
64
Nov 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
82
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
64
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to stir cut fresh herbs **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Manager already has paper form, had employees review and signed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at bar has drain tube in basin of hand sink for at bar area
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Large chest freezer door broken and gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in chest freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on the oven door **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open Sprite drink bottle in pizza make table **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
45
Jul 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper placemats on floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/storage area/corrective action taken/operator labeled food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
70
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over butter/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored raw eggs properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Calamari/walk in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/storage area.
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elm City Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Elm City Cafe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Elm City Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Elm City Cafe.
How does Elm City Cafe compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Elm City Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Elm City Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Elm City Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Elm City Cafe 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 Elm City Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Elm City Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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