Three Little Birds Cafe

740 Sw Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Three Little Birds Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Three Little Birds Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Stuart average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At kitchen, cup used as food dispenser for rice and flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

5 critical violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -poached eggs. Operator marked menus. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -in beverage cooler at front counter.

05-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -sugar handle in product. In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -on oven door. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Caopener/ diced.prep area.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Raw eggs, hash browns, butter=kitchen

03F-10-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prep cooler#2/cookline

05-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut potatoes/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stereos/above clean equipment/dishwasher. Corrective action taken/operator stored chemicals in proper area. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Butter, raw eggs, hash browns/cookline.

03F-10-5

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 - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ham, milk/opened/cut over 24 hours before/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator date labeled foods. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Three Little Birds Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Three Little Birds Cafe on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Three Little Birds Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “no conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Three Little Birds Cafe.

How does Three Little Birds Cafe compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Three Little Birds Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Three Little Birds Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Three Little Birds Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Three Little Birds 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 Three Little Birds Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Three Little Birds Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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