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ROYAL CASTLE

2700 NW 79 ST, Miami FL 33147 · 3056968241

Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 5 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2300871
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10-01-2025. Operator paid license during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with dust at dining area and kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at customers bathroom, employee provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach not labeled next to dishwasher. Employee labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed in use ice scoop on top on ice machine. Manager removed and stored properly.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed preparation table soiled with grease and food residue across from reach in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed during inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler soiled with food debris across from Dishwasher machine.
Basic/22-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen sausage thawing inside prep sink without running water. Coached employee on proper thawing method. Manager turned on running water during inspection.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb across 3 compartment sink.
High priority/29-34-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at bathroom handwashing sink. Employee provided during inspection.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled next to dishwasher, employee labeled during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go container inside sugar container being used to dispense sugar. Employee removed during inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in freezer door soiled with food debris across from dishwasher, employee cleaned properly during inspection.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids during inspection
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of to go containers on the floor across from office, employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on top of preparation table.
Basic/21-12-4
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet towel on top of preparation table. Employee removed and provided a clean towel.
Basic/21-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic container with sugar not labeled in the dry storage area. Employee labeled during inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 23, 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 ▾
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser not working in across from reach in cooler, employee was able to provide paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with food debris across from handwashing in prep area. Employee cleaned microwave during inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed mop sink draining water slowly next to back door entrance.
Basic/29-20-5
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided form and discussed with operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes on dry storage rack not inverted. Operator inverted dishes at time of inspection.
Basic/24-05-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored in prep area. Employee removed the cell phone and stored in in the locker area.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee in prep area handling food without a hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket w water. Employee removed mop and placed it to hang to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/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.