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KABAYAN RESTAURANT

251 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561.904.6826

Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012728
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found At kitchen prep area approximately 3 small flying insects landing on counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw pork. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer and reach in freezer stored food-Egg rolls stored uncovered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. At walk in cooler floor unsealed.
Basic/36-02-5
Jan 20, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found At kitchen prep area approximately 3 small flying insects landing on counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · 2 small flying insects observed in prep area. Admin Complaint
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At reach in cooler - raw shell eggs 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · At reach in cooler, raw shell eggs 57F, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 15 minutes. Operator placed eggs into walk in cooler to quick chill. Admin Complaint
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 reach in cooler- cooked sausage 52F- cold holding, cooked egg plant 52F- cold holding, cut cabbage 62F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Reach in cooler Cooked sausage 51F, cooked eggplant 49F, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler since 9:00am. See stop sale Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler- cooked sausage 52F- cold holding, cooked egg plant 52F- cold holding, cut cabbage 62F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 20, 2026 · Reach in cooler Cooked sausage 51F, cooked eggplant 49F, not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held in cooler since 9:00am. See stop sale Admin Complaint
Jan 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found At kitchen prep area approximately 3 small flying insects landing on counter.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At reach in cooler - raw shell eggs 50F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 reach in cooler- cooked sausage 52F- cold holding, cooked egg plant 52F- cold holding, cut cabbage 62F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler- cooked sausage 52F- cold holding, cooked egg plant 52F- cold holding, cut cabbage 62F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today - food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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 cooked food prepared 2 days ago not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 cook line area - employee touched face then proceeded to prepare food without washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken stored over raw pork - operator removed.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 - raw chicken 45-48F- cold holding, raw fish 45-48F- cold holding, raw pork 45-48F- cold holding, cut cabbage 45-47F- cold holding cooked vegetables 45-47F cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for more than 6 hours- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - raw chicken 45-48F- cold holding, raw fish 45-48F- cold holding, raw pork 45-48F- cold holding, cut cabbage 45-47F- cold holding cooked vegetables 45-47F cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for more than 6 hours- see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Thomas thedford 06/18/2025
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line utensils stored in standing water of 82F- operator removed.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork blood defrosting in standing water - operator removed.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over cooked pork at walk in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. On left hand side and bottom of rear screen door in kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Clear glass reach in cooler: Bichol (cooked pork) missing expiation date. Educated operator on minimum labeling requirements.
Basic/02D-03-4
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by cookline- cooked egg plant 56F -cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer did not reach passed 41F when calibrated.
Intermediate/05-03-4
Ice buildup at walk-in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline area in steam table- utensils stored in water of 111F.
Basic/10-07-4
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Pork blood sausage stew 54-60F at 11:00 ( cooling overnight)- food covered and stored in large pot- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At walk in freezer - raw ground beef stored over frozen coconut - employee removed.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. At walk in freezer raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw fish- operator moved chicken to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk in cooler- Pork blood sausage stew 54-60F at 11:00 ( cooling overnight)- food covered and stored in large pot- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 6 hours- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag stored over plastic food storage bags and paper plates- operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning

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.