HILIARY & SONS ROYAL DELI
630-2 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.790.7301
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 12 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At cookline underneath flip top cooler by stove- approximately 30 live roaches underneath reach in cooler next to cookline- operator cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024059847 | Sep 4, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023053463 | Sep 21, 2023 | Oct 16, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2021048606 | Sep 14, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage, #10 can of dented cranberry sauce. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line flip top cooler, Raw shell eggs stored above cut tomatoes. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Establishment charging automatic gratuity without properly disclosing the information on the menu and the bill. Per Florida statute 509.214, establishment has a 3.5% convenience fee for credit card transactions but does not have the fee printed on menus.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, food-Pooled eggs, cartons of milk stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At kitchen coffee station, walls soiled with grease, dust.
Jan 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler floors in disrepair.
Jan 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2025. Advised operator to renew license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. At kitchen prep table, bread contaminated by soiled pot holders sitting on top. See stop sale.
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. At walk in cooler, cooked turkey (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); soup (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F), it prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. At cook line, shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, cooked turkey (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (44F - Cold Holding); soup (46F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (47F), it prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler overnight exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. At cook line, shell eggs (64F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature over 4 hours. See stop sale.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Throughout kitchen, soiled cardboard on floor.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler floors in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, food-pooled eggs, cooked potatoes stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved items to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line, microwave soiled with food debris.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes without Che going their gloved or washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler - raw smoked salmon stored over cooked liver paste - operator removed an stored. properly,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cook line - hash brown 52F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- as per operator food left out on counter- food out of temperature for 2.5 hours operator placed ice bag on food to quick chill, At reach in cooler by cook line feta cheese 45F- cold holding, food not prepared or portioned today- food stored in double container- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed ice bag on food to quick chill,
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open bottle of water on prep counter - operator removed,
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Vomit and diarrhea procedure emailed to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: Turkey cooked 2/10 not date marked. Advised operator to date mark product.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back Screen door of kitchen.
Sep 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler - raw smoked salmon stored over meatloaf- operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- sliced ham 46-47F - cold holding, feta cheese 46-47F - cold holding, sausage 46-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food double panned - food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator moved food inside cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter near steam table- Cooked pasta 81F- hot holding, matzah balls 81-84F - hot holding- food out of temperature for 15 minutes- operator placed in steam table to reheat.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. At walk in cooler meatloaf prepared 08/30 and frozen - thawed on 09/03 with no date mark- operator date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over reach in cooler and prep counter at coke line- operator removed.
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- throughout kitchen.
Jan 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At bread station- non food grade thank you/ to-go bags used to store sliced bread- operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw bacon over matzo balls- operator removed. At reach in cooler near cookline- raw sausege stored over cut lettuce- operator removed.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk in cooler- Sliced tomatoes 45-47F at 9:10 to 45-47F at 9:50 ( cooling since 8:00)- food tightly wrapped - at current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F within remaining time- operator uncovered food and placed in walk in freezer to quick chill.
No soap provided at handwash sink- by cookline- operator provided.
Dead roaches on premises. At front counter - observed approximately 2 dead roaches on floor- operator removed and sanitized area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair- throughout kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- by cookline- operator provided.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair- throughout kitchen area.
Sep 21, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of red-bull on clean prep table by dish-machine area- operator removed.
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair- throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan heavily soiled with dust near prep counter by cookline.
Sep 20, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. At cookline underneath flip top cooler by stove- approximately 30 live roaches underneath reach in cooler next to cookline- operator cleaned and sanitized area.
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. At small reach in cooler- near cookline- egg salad 45-47F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At reach in cooler near cookline-sliced cheese 50F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- food above fill line- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At small reach in cooler- near cookline- egg salad 45-47F - cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale. At reach in cooler near cookline-sliced cheese 50F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- food above fill line- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline- cooked sausage 94-98F- hot holding- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- food left out in frying basket- operator placed on time as a public health control for remaining time.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of car oil stored over clean apron and towels- operator removed.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At cookline - handwash sink blocked by reach in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink- near walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler - homemade potato salad made Monday 09/18 - no date mark- educated operator- employee date marked.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 1 dead reach under grill area. At coffee station observed - approximately 5 dead roaches on floor under prep table. Operator removed all dead roaches and sanitized the area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open can of red-bull on clean prep table by dish-machine area- operator removed.
Floor tiles missing and in disrepair- throughout kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan heavily soiled with dust near prep counter by cookline.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.