Royal Palace Banquet Hall

1825 Ne 8 St, Homestead, FL 33030
Catering
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Royal Palace Banquet Hall has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “open dumpster lid”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Homestead sits at 70, putting Royal Palace Banquet Hall on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exit door at the kitchen . **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
82
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Observed manager certification was not provided. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-19: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
78
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed chlorine was 0 PPM. **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine was 0 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Firm was provided. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
41
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Palace Banquet Hall last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Palace Banquet Hall on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Palace Banquet Hall?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Royal Palace Banquet Hall.

How does Royal Palace Banquet Hall compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Royal Palace Banquet Hall most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Royal Palace Banquet Hall's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Palace Banquet Hall have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royal Palace Banquet Hall 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 Royal Palace Banquet Hall inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Palace Banquet Hall is inspected around two times per year on average.