Royal Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
37
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Royal Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Jupiter restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
17
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
47
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
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. Printed and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed and posted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
78
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak and chicken not commercially packaged stored above biscuits and fries commercially packaged Reversed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. American cheese (43-55F - Cold Holding)in sandwich table at cook line; food overstocked; food not portioned or prepared today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; advised to make smaller portioned ; moved on the bottom **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. gravy (105 F - Hot Holding); in steam table ; as per operator food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; not sufficient water in the steam table ; Operator reheated to 198 F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager walked during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups made on Monday and Tuesday in walk-in cooler; Dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm); Fixed to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
43
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make tables - American cheese (41F-52 - Cold Holding) operator states held under 1 hour in overfilled container - operator split and moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Use of printed to go bag in Direct contact with chicken. Operator removed bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters not covered - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee removed toast using bare hands - operator discarded toast and instructed employee on proper handling of RTE foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Hot line make table top unit - COOLING - sliced tomatoes (71F - Cooling) 9:30am 2.50 hours remaining recheck 71F - operator moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink - operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler - cooked potatoes.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - Tubs of cooked potatoes, cases of eggs and tub of slaw mix.
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Royal Cafe.
How does Royal Cafe compare to other restaurants in Jupiter?
Royal Cafe most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Jupiter average of 79.
Has Royal Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Royal Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Royal Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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