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ROYAL PALMS RESORTS & SPA

717 BREAKERS AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954.564.6444

Last inspected Aug 22, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1622751
Grade history
AUG 23
APR 24
DEC 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 26 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on cook line. As per employee, item was held in cooler more than 4 hours. Butter was Not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline reach in.
Basic/22-16-4
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind bar. Operator secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Raw shrimp in chest freezer. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 5, 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 ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water faucet handle not working at cookline hand sink.
Basic/29-09-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar. Operator stored properly.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Observed whipped butter (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on cook line. As per employee, item was held in cooler more than 4 hours. Butter was Not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter (49F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler on cook line. As per employee, item was held in cooler more than 4 hours. Butter was Not prepped or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of WD-40 stored next to spices. Employee moved item for proper storage.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Food stored on floor. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor in bar area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6

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.