Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside handwashing sink next to reach in freezer. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food residue under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
82
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled next ton3 compartment sink, manager labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top preparation table. Manager removed and stored inside sanitation bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed clean cooking spatula being stored between wall and 3 compartment sink. Manager removed, washed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with grease under cooking equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with food debris on top preparation table, manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal bottle water inside reach in cooler next to preparation table. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled with food debris , next to handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooking pot with cooked ox tail inside reach in cooler not date marked. As per employee more than 24 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with water marks next to reach in cooler.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with flour under preparation table not labeled. Employee labeled properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food without a hair restraint. Manager provided hair net for employee during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with vinegar stored on the floor next to oven.employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
67
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated oxtails located in the domestic reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored with cooked shrimp located in the domestic reach in freezer,top. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box ; Jamaican beef patties ,as per operator about 30 mins ago,operator adjusted thermostat for increased heating. (90F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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/ Observed for Ricardo S. as per operator working at the establishment for more than two months. **Warning**
53A-03-7
58
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored with potato fries located in the domestic reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed marinated chicken stored above marinated oxtails located in the domestic reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed jug containing cooking oil stored on the kitchen floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
43
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed plantains (100F - Hot Holding) as per operator plantains were prepared approximately 20 minutes ago. Operator began reheating plantains. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw fish in reach in freezer in non food grade bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of bleach with no label.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair net **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services.
How does Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services 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 Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Royalty Jamaican Cuisine & Food Services is inspected around two times per year on average.
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