Els for Autism Foundation Cafe

18370 Limestone Creek Rd, Jupiter, FL 33458

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Els for Autism Foundation Cafe, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “non-food grade paper towel used as liner for herbs”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Jupiter facility scores 79, putting Els for Autism Foundation Cafe on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper towel used as liner for herbs and strawberry container. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table across toaster. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat turkey in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed turkey. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm at coffee station. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Paper towel lining and in direct contact with sliced tomatoes at flip top cooler. Operator removed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad and lentil soup made 8/22 not date marked at stainless reach in cooler. Operator date marked products. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator, steam not venting properly for high temp dish machine. Per operator, dish machine will not be in use until part arrives and is repaired. Operator is currently sanitizing via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer.

16-55-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) Operator corrected to 400ppm quaternary sanitizer. Advised operator to wet wiping directly under quaternary sanitizer hose prior to filling sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. green goddess dressing (sour cream) (47F - Cooling) at 11:03; cooling since 8:00 - 49F at 11:28 Observed in squirt bottle in upper portion of flip top cooler. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed on ice bath in shallow pan and placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-15-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Winded spray bottle not labeled at dish washing area. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-18: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For quaternary sanitizer at triple sink. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brian Wilson expired 9/16/24 Jennifer Wilson expired 9/16/24 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Agave in squirt bottle not labeled. Operator labeled properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02D-01-5

Aug 18, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Els for Autism Foundation Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Els for Autism Foundation Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Els for Autism Foundation Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper towel used as liner for herbs” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Els for Autism Foundation Cafe.

How does Els for Autism Foundation Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?

Els for Autism Foundation Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.

Has Els for Autism Foundation Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Els for Autism Foundation Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Els for Autism Foundation Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Els for Autism Foundation Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Els for Autism Foundation Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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