Royal Palm Ballroom

5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Other
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Royal Palm Ballroom, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Wesley Chapel restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed vacuum packaged cooked vegetables and marinated meats. Operator stated they vacuum packaged products themselves to help with quality. Discussed needing an approved HACCP plan to be able to continue doing this process. Operator stated they would look into the HACCP plan, but also may decide to stop the process all together. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Manager stated they print their own menus and will be correcting them. Sent operator a copy of consumer advisory to post in the meantime. Printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Bakery freezer
14-69-4
95
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-28: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
90
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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 to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage room **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink in dish area **Warning**
31B-04-4
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in walk in cooler 47F. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly by hand sink. 1 fly in container of bread crumbs. See stop sale. 3 flies in dish machine room. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Fly in bread crumbs. **Warning**
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, beef, and cooked garlic in oil not date marked. Discussed with manager. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 141F. Discussed using triple sink until dish machine is fixed.
22-56-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler fan guards soiled. Floor soiled under dish machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Curtains of dish machine soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Standing water in walk in cooler. **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Peppers in walk in cooler not covered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior and interior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
32
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of water chestnuts and apricot preserves.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hose in hand sink by walk in cooler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish wash room. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by walk in cooler and in dish wash room. Manager placed soap in dish wash room. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen and in dish wash room. Walls soiled throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Dented cans not properly segregated.
08B-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage shelves rusted.
14-17-4
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Royal Palm Ballroom last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Royal Palm Ballroom on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Royal Palm Ballroom?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Royal Palm Ballroom.

How does Royal Palm Ballroom compare to other restaurants in Wesley Chapel?

Royal Palm Ballroom most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wesley Chapel average of 86.

Has Royal Palm Ballroom's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Palm Ballroom have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Royal Palm Ballroom 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 Palm Ballroom inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Palm Ballroom is inspected around two times per year on average.