Royal Palm Grill & Deli
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
17
Score
Across the available record, Royal Palm Grill & Deli has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 18 violations lately compared to roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up nine times.
By comparison, the average Homestead facility scores 70, putting Royal Palm Grill & Deli on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg at walk in cooler. Stop sale for unwholesome. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 thawed bags of raw tilapia at reach in cooler across oven in ROP package. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed multiple employees begin preparing food and handling clean dishes. no handwash. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and proceeded to cut vegetables. No handwash. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee picked up soiled bag from the floor and proceeded to grab clean cup and preparing coffee. No handwash. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 1 broken shell egg at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed multiple cutting boards with stains in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at front counter used to wash dirty dishes. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager certificate for Owner Frank. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink in the kitchen. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris. Observed build up of old food debris in between cooking equipments throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 5 thawed bags of tilapia at reach in cooler across oven in ROP package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed multiple employees open cups of water and juices stored at prep tables next to clean dishes. Coach employees. **Warning**
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water cup and juice stored next to clean dishes near the triple sink. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer near oven. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under cooking equipments soiled with grease and old food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance and is soiled with old food debris. Employee started cleaning the microwave. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed employee personal brown bag and black sweater hanging at shelves across the triple sink. **Warning**
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets at reach in freezer next to oven soiled with food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal energy drink stored at reach in cooler across oven. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled located in the dining area. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed multiple soiled wet wiping cloths in used throughout the kitchen and front counter. **Warning**
21-09-4
17
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed 6 filets completely thawed in ROP **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where food is held in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: Observed 6 filets completely thawed in ROP. **Time Extended**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above prep table across warewash. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed glasses and air pod case stored above prep table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in disrepair it side of restroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in multiple freezers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of multiple equipment. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-25: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
45
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed next to flat top: Scrambled eggs (71F - Cold Holding). As per operator, less than 4 hours. Operator placed eggs on ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on flat top: mash potato (90F - Hot Holding); gravy (101F - Hot Holding). As per operator, 1 hour. Operator placed on stove for reheat to 165 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pain cream stored above prep table across warewash. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed eggs Benedict on menu; poached eggs not marked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves where food is held in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice bin soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 6 mahi filets thawed in ROP. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink stored above prep table across warewash. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed glasses and air pod case stored above prep table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in disrepair it side of restroom. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in multiple freezers. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled exterior of multiple equipment. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple reach in coolers. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed throughout establishment. **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer bucket at 100+ ppm. Operator added water to dilute solution, final ppm reading at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
25
Feb 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 11 ceiling tile missing at the dry storage. As per operator he is not able to continue remodeling and he is waiting for landlord to continue with repairs. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn reach in cooler gasket across from stove in the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at the dining area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 11 ceiling missing at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an opened water bottle stored on preparation table. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn at reach in cooler in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at the front line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
74
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation tables in back of kitchen soiled with old food debris. Also observed microwave interior soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed preparation tables in back of kitchen soiled with old food debris. Also observed microwave interior soiled at front counter. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer was built at side of establishment by bathroom without plan review approval. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer was built at side of establishment by bathroom without plan review approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above preparation table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above preparation table. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed at white cutting board at back of kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near steam table at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near steam table at front counter. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 82 seats instead of 49 as per license. Operator reported that he has submitted paperwork to make change. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 82 seats instead of 49 as per license. Operator reported that he has submitted paperwork to make change. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near walk in cooler near kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed floor in disrepair near walk in cooler near kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall without base board at entrance of dry storage. Also observed hole in wall in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed wall without base board at entrance of dry storage. Also observed hole in wall in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer chest in dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed at reach in freezer chest in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter near steam table. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter near steam table **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand wash sink located near bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed slow drain at hand wash sink located near bathroom. **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-31: Observed wet wiping cloths removed from preparation tables throughout kitchen **Time Extended**
21-12-4
39
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 30 minor violations.
View 43 violations
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed when washing hands sewage water began overflowing from drain line onto floor of establishment at front counter. Also observed in back of kitchen near three compartment sink and dish machine.
28-13-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on preparation table near mixer in kitchen area. Observed 8 live roaches crawling on preparation table in kitchen area near cooked potatoes.
35A-05-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs in RIC at front line. Stop sale issued.
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, it was prepared Saturday. Observed Roast Beef (48 - Cold Holding) as per operator, it was prepared Saturday. Observed beef patty (48F -Cold Holding). Butter with garlic (64F - Cold Holding) As per operator, it was placed there the previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (51F - Cold Holding). As per operator, it was prepared Saturday. Observed Roast Beef (48 - Cold Holding) as per operator, it was prepared Saturday. Observed beef patty (48F -Cold Holding) and Butter with garlic (64F - Cold Holding). As per operator, it was placed there the previous day. Stop sale issued.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor in back of kitchen. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table at cook line.
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed chef touch cracked eggs, phone and then put gloves on without washing hands
12A-07-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed raid stored on shelf of preparation table at front line
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink located near bathroom
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer was built at side of establishment by bathroom without plan review approval.
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed preparation tables in back of kitchen soiled with old food debris. Also observed microwave interior soiled at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in freezer chest in dry storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on drink machine at front counter.
10-12-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall without base board at entrance of dry storage. Also observed hole in wall in dry storage area.
36-24-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 82 seats instead of 49 as per license. Operator reported that he has submitted paperwork to make change. **Repeat Violation**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind reach in freezer in back of kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor in disrepair near walk in cooler near kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed raw fish in broken container in reach in cooler across from stove.
14-38-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed 3 ceiling tiles missing in kitchen above preparation table. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at reach in cooler across from stove. Employee was coached to remove fish before putting it to thaw.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board at back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall above three compartment sink in kitchen area. Observed 2 dead roaches on preparation table in kitchen area. Observed 5 dead roaches on preparation table above clean dishes in kitchen area. Also observed 2 dead roaches on floor in dry storage area.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple employees cups stored in preparation table at front counter and also in preparation table in kitchen area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee sunglasses stored above preparation table in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two cooks wearing watches while preparing food at front line.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook preparing food with no beard restraint.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn near steam table at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of raw chicken stored on floor of walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and and preparation table at front counter.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven in kitchen.
10-20-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand wash sink in back of establishment near bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter near steam table. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed objectionable odors throughout front counter and kitchen area.
36-64-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed opened Gatorade bottle stored in reach in cooler near bathroom.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 10 boxes of to go containers and cups stored on floor of dry storage area located by the bathroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed two ice cream scoops not inverted inside metal bucket in kitchen.
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing sewage water at front counter next to cooking and next to dishwasher machine in kitchen area.
29-19-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow drain at hand wash sink located near bathroom.
29-20-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board at front line,
21-09-4
4
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some products not properly date marked at the walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed some products not properly date marked at the walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the preparation area where employee was cutting chicken. Employee removed her phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed a cell phone on the preparation area where employee was cutting chicken. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the establishment have 82 seats but the license is for 49. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the establishment have 82 seats but the license is for 49. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container by the walk in cooler and plastic container with mayo stored on the floor of the walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: I Observed plastic oil container stored on the floor at the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: - Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table by the 3 compartment sink and at the grill area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table by the 3 compartment sink and at the grill area. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
64
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 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. Observed operator cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-27-4
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener and soda nozzles soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the hand wash sink by the counter. Employee provided napkins. **Corrected On-Site** **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. **Warning**
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. Observed some products not properly date marked at the walk in cooler and reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed there is a gap in the woman's bathroom door that you can see through. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on the preparation area where employee was cutting chicken. Employee removed her phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed multiple reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the establishment have 82 seats but the license is for 49. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container by the walk in cooler and plastic container with mayo stored on the floor of the walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the preparation table by the 3 compartment sink and at the grill area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
33
Dec 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed cutting board soiled at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed can opener soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed the establishment have 82 seat and the license report 49. The form was provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed the establishment have 82 seat and the license report 49. The form was provided. **Warning** **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at ware washing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable at ware washing area. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at dishwasher area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Floors not maintained smooth and durable at dishwasher area. **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed insect control device installed over dishwasher machine and shelves. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed insect control device installed over dishwasher machine and shelves. **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed reach in coolers gasket soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed several wet wiping cloth on preparation tables at cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-19: Observed several wet wiping cloth on preparation tables at cook line. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Palm Grill & Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Palm Grill & Deli on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Palm Grill & Deli?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Royal Palm Grill & Deli.
How does Royal Palm Grill & Deli compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Royal Palm Grill & Deli most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Royal Palm Grill & Deli's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Royal Palm Grill & Deli have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Royal Palm Grill & Deli 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 Palm Grill & Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Palm Grill & Deli is inspected around four times per year on average.
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