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LOS AGAVES ROYAL PALM LLC

1179 ROYAL PALM BEACH BLVD, Royal Palm Beach FL 33411 · 561-798-1229

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats196
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6020988
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken tenders over raw scallops and tilapia reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026017617Jan 14, 2026Mar 30, 2026$200
2--2023063963Oct 9, 2023Dec 18, 2023$400
2--2022025366Apr 6, 2022Oct 4, 2022$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
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. Employee used soiled dry wiping cloth to wipe surfaces, then proceeded to engage in food preparation without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing.
High priority/12A-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen, salsa (50F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held approximately 3 1/2 hours. Operator discarded item.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/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/ All manager certifications are expired.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Ceramic bowls used for cheese dip broken/cracked.
Intermediate/14-16-4/Warning
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At kitchen ware washing area, unlabeled spray bottles with chemical inside. Operator labeled bottles.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted. Operator corrected.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket stored on floor. Operator moved ice bucket.
Basic/10-14-5/Warning
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line, soiled dry wiping cloth used to clean surfaces.
Basic/21-10-4/Repeat Violation
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Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 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, Employee using soiled dry cloth to dry hands then proceeded to touch clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At cook line, non food grade bag used in direct contact with tortillas.
High priority/14-31-5
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over open bucket of salsa. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. At bar, plastic bottles of margarita mix stored on floor. Operator moved mixes to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At cook line designated hand sink, no handwash sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. At cook line, soiled dry wiping cloth used to handle clean pans and wipe surfaces.
Basic/21-10-4
Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer, cooked beef, cooked chicken stored uncovered. Operator covered items.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler cooked pork raw shell eggs stored over cooked shrimp- operator removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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- opersotr removed and stored properly.
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. At cook line area- employee with gloves handled raw shrimp for order than proceeded to handle clean tongs and plates without changing their gloves washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cook line- shredded cheese 45F- cold holding, salsa 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of tremors for 15 minutes- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food stored on floor. At bar area- container of washed lemons stored on floor - operator moved off the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at dishwashing area hand sink used by food employees- operator provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At beer walk in cooler- flan prepared Monday 12/16/24 not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food for order without a hair restraint - operator provided.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler - container of raw fish stored on floor- operator moved of floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At back area two compartment sink- raw chicken defrosting in sink- operator placed under running water to defrost properly.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler at cookline - raw shell eggs in same container as shredded cheese- operator discarded raw shell eggs.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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 flip top cooler near cookline - raw beef 46F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food over stacked -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 flip top cooler near cookline - raw beef 46F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food over stacked -food out of temperature overnight - see stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At chemical storage room- unlabeled purple chemical spray bottle - operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At walk in cooler- scoop/ bowl with no handle inside container of red sauce- operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife in between steam table and prep counter - operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken not in commercial packaging over French fries, raw crab not in commercial packaging over churros at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed Raw chicken tenders over raw scallops and tilapia reach in cooler at cook line. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Walk in cooler: Observed cooked Shredded beef and black beans made 6/19. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Dish detergent stored next to sauté pans on shelf at cook line, bleach stored next to floor mixer in prep area. Operator stored chemicals properly.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler: cooked Shredded chicken made 6/23, cooked shredded pork made 6/24 no date mark. Operator dated products.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Windex and fabuloso cleaning liquid in spray bottle with no label in chemical closet. Advised operator to label all chemicals.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Corrected to 100ppm chlorine sanitizer.
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice 60°F cooked yesterday stored over night in walk in cooler in a big deep container. Not prepped or cooked today. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Refried beans 72°F cooked yesterday stored in a big, deep container in walk in cooler not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Not prepped or cooked today. See stop sale
High priority/03D-01-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Refried beans 72°F cooked yesterday stored in a big, deep container in walk in cooler not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours. Not prepped or cooked today. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Rice 60°F cooked yesterday stored over night in walk in cooler in a big deep container. Not prepped or cooked today.
High priority/01B-36-5
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. Raw Chicken 47°F in walk in cooler over night, not prepped today. Big container of cooked refried beans, cooked yesterday and stacked on top of raw chicken, over night, warming up the raw chicken. Time out of temperature can not be determined. Refried beans 72°F at time of inspection.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken 47°F in walk in cooler over night, not prepped today. Big container of cooked refried beans, cooked yesterday and stacked on top of raw chicken, over night warming up the raw chicken. Time out of temperature can not be determined. Refried beans are still 72°F at time of inspection. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salsa in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon 36°F and Tilapia 36°F not removed from vacuum package on cook line in flip top cooler. Cook removed all packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw chicken stored on floor in walk in freeze. Operator placed on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw avocados with stickers, cook stated unwashed, on cookline in prep cooler. Cook went to wash avocados.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer stored over bottles of alcohol at dry storage - operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area- handwash sink with container of lemons inside- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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 shreeded beef cooked/ prepared Monday 02/12/2024 not date marked- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cookline- knife in between reach in cooler and prep counter- operator removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in cooler by cookline- in use avocados with stickers attached - operator removed.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 9, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of DayQuil stored above prep counter near cookline- operator removed.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler-Salsa 50F at 3:00-(cooling overnight ) - food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At walk in cooler-Salsa 50F at 3:00-(cooling overnight ) - food stored in large quantity- at current rate of cooling food did not reach 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
High priority/03D-06-5
Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. See stop sale. At both walk in cooler observed two opened gallons of no date mark- operator could not provide date of when milk was opened- see stop sale.
High priority/01B-17-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam-table by cookline-Cooked rice 122F- hot holding- food double panned- food out of temperature for 30 minutes- operator moved to stove to be reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray stored over soda boxes by dry storage area- operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink near dishmachine with cup inside- operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Food stored on floor. Containers of chicken stock on floor in walk in freezer - operator moved off floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline reach in cooler- in use avocados with stickers attached - operator removed.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site

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.