Royal Palm Room
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
74
Score
Royal Palm Room appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On May 4, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Royal Palm Room scores about where you'd expect for a St. Pete Beach restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. No paper towels at hand sinks in kitchen, restocked
12A-18-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. All hand sinks in kitchen with no paper towels, staff replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer and guard.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
86
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken skewers over fish in reach in freezer. Employee moved raw chicken to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched cell phone with gloves no gloves change. Educated employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping in hand sink observed grease and food debris in hand sink on cook line. Employee cleaned handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Employee refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. Employee cleaning area. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
47
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting boards stained on prep table, interior of hot holding cabinet soiled, **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents greasy and dusty in cook line area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Vulcan ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
82
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in dry storage area 1 live fly in dish area. Not landing. Educated employees on flies and provided vermin info. **Warning**
35A-02-6
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. Sanitizer 0ppm chlorine in dish machine. Employee set up 3 compartment sink. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization (3-compartment sink) until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
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. No plan to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Provided protocol to management. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, cutting boards stained on prep table, interior of hot holding cabinet soiled, **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made 8-14 no date mark. Employee dated rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Sanitizer not dispensing in dish machine. 0 ppm chlorine. **Warning**
16-59-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents greasy and dusty in cook line area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to clean slicer. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of Vulcan ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of oven soiled with food splatter. **Warning**
23-03-4
41
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Stuffing made 11-23 no date mark. Employee dated stuffing. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in cook line area, nozzles on coffee maker soiled, mixer head soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Screw driver in hand sink in ice machine area. Employee removed screw driver. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine exterior soiled with debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed 2-1-2023.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water on cutting board in prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on top of tortillas. Employee removed purse. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking no hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor in the dish/ prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of Food stored on the in the walk in freezer. Employee moved foods to risers. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.warmer on cook line soiled interior, Vulcan oven on cook line soiled interior. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Dec 7, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented cans of Cream of mushroom soup and baked beans on dry storage shelf.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on clean rack in dish area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer and whisk in hand sink in dish area. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in cook line area. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like debris.
22-20-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of ovens and alto sham soiled interior with burnt on debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented cans of Cream of mushroom soup and baked beans on dry storage shelf.
08B-20-4
55
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Palm Room last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Palm Room on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Palm Room?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Royal Palm Room.
How does Royal Palm Room compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?
Royal Palm Room most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Pete Beach average of 76.
Has Royal Palm Room's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royal Palm Room have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Royal Palm Room means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Royal Palm Room inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royal Palm Room is inspected around three times per year on average.
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