ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS
296 ROYAL PALMS DR, Atlantic Beach FL 32233 · 904.372.0052
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dry storage room.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler Birria meat dated 2-19-2026, vegetable stock dated 2-19-2026, Chicken stock dated 2-18-2026, Goat cheese dated 2-19-2026, Bacon butter dated 2-13-2026, House made Kimchi dated 2-19-2026, Jalapeño cream cheese dated 2-6-2026. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw fish over ready to eat foods. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep table on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at exit door.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle of oil without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed in walk in cooler House made Aioli dated 8-14-2025,Tofu dated 8-30-2025,Cooked black beans dated 8-30-2025,House made kimchi dated 8-29-2025.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cooler top located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed women's restroom used by employees without Employee hand washing sign. Inspector provided employee hand washing signs.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without self closing device.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in dry storage room.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing window cleaner without label. Manager placed label on spray bottle.
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. Observed large tuna 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. Manager cut bag as tuna was frozen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom and sides of back kitchen door.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door without self closing device.
Oct 7, 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
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer in prep room soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Jul 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cooked rice in flip top cooler at the end of cook line at 55F. See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 56F. Manager stated rice was in cooler from previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked rice in flip top cooler at the end of cook line at 55F. See stop sale Cooler has an ambient temperature of 56F. Manager stated rice was in cooler from previous day. Manager discarded rice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer in prep room soiled from prior day.
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. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with watch on.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back door of kitchen. Employee was replacing during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled on cook line.
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb Located on side of building. Manager placed vacuum breaker on hose bib.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer located in back room soiled with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee container of cookies stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored both properly.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of kitchen door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gasket on reach in cooler on cook line soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed open box of single service items stored on floor of dry storage. Manager removed and stored properly.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 table top fryers without hood suppression system installed.
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.