Seeds Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
61
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Seeds Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Royal Palm Beach facility scores 81, putting Seeds Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At rear of establishment, no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb with hose attached.
29-34-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. At kitchen dish area, chlorine wiping cloth solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At kitchen, working container of food-sugar, removed from original package not labeled. Operator labeled item. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At designated hand sink near cook line, water draining slowly.
29-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter, cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. At kitchen, employee used towel to dry dishes. Advised operator on proper procedure for drying clean dishes.
24-17-4
61
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: At time of inspection establishment is waiting for part from company - establishment has three compartment sink set up. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All employees food handler training expired 04/11/25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-28: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Aug 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All employees food handler training expired 04/11/25 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-16: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
78
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. At flip top cooler - raw shell egg with large crack and exposed egg -see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At flip top cooler by cook line - raw shell eggs 54F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- opersotr placed ice bags to quick chill **Warning**
03A-03-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter reach in cooler - Milk 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of Temperature for 15 minutes operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. At flip top cooler at cook line - shredded mozzarella 44-46F- cold holding, shredded mixed cheese 45-47F- cold holding,- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operstor placed ice bags on food to quick chill, **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At kitchen area- employee handled dirty pate and only washed their hands for 5 seconds then proceeded to handle clean plates- educated operator - employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler at cook line- Cut tomatoes 53F at 9:30 to to 53F at 9:45 ( cooling since 9:00)- at current rate of cooking food will not reach to 41F within remaining time- operator placed ice bags on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written procedure for Cooke depot store held under four hour time as a public health control. **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. All employees food handler training expired 04/11/25 **Warning**
53B-05-5
35
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline area under heat lamp- Cooked chicken 124F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator placed to be reheated to 165F. At steam table - gravy 116-124F - hot holding- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator placed to be reheated to 165F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by coffee station- milk 48F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator moved to tall reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At cookline area - non food grade paper towels used to line container with biscuits - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-86-1
64
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At reach in cooler by cookline- non food grade paper towels lining container with sliced cheese inside- operator removed paper. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer - raw Philly beef not commercially packaged stored over French fries - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At tall reach in cooler- raw shell eggs over cucumber salad - operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
64
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At kitchen area observed non food grade paper towels lining container with biscuits- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
86
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
43
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic handled to go bags used in direct contact with bread stored in reach in freezer. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Glass dishwasher tested at 0ppm. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator called for service. Triple sink already set up **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Observed at hood filters
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Seeds Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Seeds Cafe on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Seeds Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Seeds Cafe.
How does Seeds Cafe compare to other restaurants in Royal Palm Beach?
Seeds Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Royal Palm Beach average of 81.
Has Seeds Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Seeds Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Seeds Cafe 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 Seeds Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Seeds Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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