ROYAL PALACE THAI REST
811 S HOWARD AVE, Tampa FL 33606 · 813-258-5893
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
APR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2014045397 | Aug 7, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pills in blister pack stored on prep table near clean plate ware at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards stored on shelf at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared food in kitchen not labeled at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed reach in cooler door handles are soiled at time of inspectionnn
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler across from fryer on cooks line has torn gasket
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not inverted to dry. Owner inverted at time of inspection
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor in dishwashing area. Owner relocated at time of inspection
Feb 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee answered personnel cell phone with gloves on then started working on cooks line without washing hand and changing gloves. Had a discussion with operator about proper handwashing techniques.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Thawed chicken inside walk in cooler has no date markings employee added proper date to chicken.
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw shrimp stored in untrained ice inside walk in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Cut onions,cut carrots stored inside walk in cooler uncovered.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non-food grade paper towels used as liner for pot stickers.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Manager removed pesticide and stored outside.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tofu cold holding at 48F. Manager placed tofu on ice inside walk in cooler.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator update education packet with employee reporting agreement.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets inside reach in cooler across from fryer are torn.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water inside reach in cooler across from wok station.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer to strong. Manager emptied and refilled bucket re-tested at 100ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Manager removed bucket from floor and properly stored it.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Tapanee Damrongwatanasuk
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beef made in the past 24 hours has no date markings inside walk in cooler.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 89F.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Pot stickers inside walk in cooler are lined with non-food grade paper towels.
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. Gave operator physical copy of body fluid clean up sign.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator physical copy of employee reporting agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken held inside walk in cooler longer then 24 hours has no date markings. Employee placed date on chicken.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine is soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone store overtop reach in cooler on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes overtop 3 compartment sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside reach in frezzer. Employee discarded drink.
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.