Royal Palace Thai Rest
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
Royal Palace Thai Rest appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. On Oct 29, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Royal Palace Thai Rest on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler across from fryer on cooks line has torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not inverted to dry. Owner inverted at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in dishwashing area. Owner relocated at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used as liner for pot stickers.
14-86-1
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Manager removed pesticide and stored outside. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu cold holding at 48F. Manager placed tofu on ice inside walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed operator update education packet with employee reporting agreement. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler across from wok station.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer to strong. Manager emptied and refilled bucket re-tested at 100ppm.
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Manager removed bucket from floor and properly stored it.
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from fryer are torn.
14-11-5
47
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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/ Tapanee Damrongwatanasuk **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef made in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
70
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 89F.
10-05-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pot stickers inside walk in cooler are lined with non-food grade paper towels.
14-86-1
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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Gave operator physical copy of employee reporting agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken held inside walk in cooler longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Employee placed date on chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone store overtop reach in cooler on cooks line.
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in frezzer. Employee discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
43
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shelled eggs without changing gloves.
12A-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in frezzer has ice buildup. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop of 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in kitchen area.
21-38-4
74
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in frezzer in dry storage area ice buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Palace Thai Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Palace Thai Rest on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Palace Thai Rest?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Royal Palace Thai Rest.
How does Royal Palace Thai Rest compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Royal Palace Thai Rest most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Royal Palace Thai Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Palace Thai Rest have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royal Palace Thai Rest 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 Thai Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Palace Thai Rest is inspected around three times per year on average.
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