ROYALE CAFE
1166 STATE ST W, Jacksonville FL 32204 · 904.330.0012
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 22 visits since December 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; approximately 100 roach droppings between metal piping unit and wall behind standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. 20 roach droppings between metal piping unit and wall behind main dry storage rack on cook line.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025077392 | Aug 21, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $800 |
Inspection history
22 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach on underside of metal prep table next to three compartment sink. 3 live roaches on piping at wall junction in corner of back dish area to right of three compartment sink. 3 live roaches in small cracks and crevices at corner of wall to right of three compartment sink. 6 live roaches on underside and behind electrical socket behind mop sink in dish area. Approximately 8 live roaches inside circular opening of hose connector of hot water tank to left of three compartment sink. 3 live roaches in small hole behind hand wash sign for hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Approximately 20 live roaches in crack behind baseboard connected to floor and wall immediately to right through doorway into dish area. Approximately 8 live roaches at piping junction on wall behind standing reach in cooler in dish area. Approximately 4 live roaches under and behind light switch behind standing reach in cooler in dish area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; approximately 100 roach droppings in circular opening of hose connector on hot water tank in dish area. Approximately 50 roach droppings under and behind light switch behind standing reach in cooler in dish area.
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 1 live roach on underside of metal prep table next to three compartment sink. 3 live roaches on piping at wall junction in corner of back dish area to right of three compartment sink. 3 live roaches in small cracks and crevices at corner of wall to right of three compartment sink. 6 live roaches on underside and behind electrical socket behind mop sink in dish area. Approximately 8 live roaches inside circular opening of hose connector of hot water tank to left of three compartment sink. 3 live roaches in small hole behind hand wash sign for hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Approximately 20 live roaches in crack behind baseboard connected to floor and wall immediately to right through doorway into dish area. Approximately 8 live roaches at piping junction on wall behind standing reach in cooler in dish area. Approximately 4 live roaches under and behind light switch behind standing reach in cooler in dish area.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; approximately 100 roach droppings in circular opening of hose connector on hot water tank in dish area. Approximately 50 roach droppings under and behind light switch behind standing reach in cooler in dish area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed no proof of any certified food manager for establishment. Violation on open Administrative Complaint via callback inspection conducted at same time.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bar added at far end of patio area and no plans submitted. Violation on open Administrative Complaint via callback inspection conducted at same time.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on center prep table in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; mold like substance build up on styrofoam piping covers throughout kitchen area. Food debris and mold like substance build up on all reach in cooler door gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance and food debris build up in reach in coolers in outside bar areas.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed only certified food manager with expired certified food manager certification. Cleveland Lushington 03/15/2021.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed secondary bar area added without submitting new plans. Outside patio area has primary service bar towards center, new bar added against far edge of patio.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed only certified food manager with expired certified food manager certification. Cleveland Lushington 03/15/2021.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed secondary bar area added without submitting new plans. Outside patio area has primary service bar towards center, new bar added against far edge of patio.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed head of cabbage with mold like substance build up on exterior leaves.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 5 live roaches between metal piping unit and wall behind main dry storage rack on cook line. 4 live roaches between metal piping unit and wall under three compartment sink. Approximately 15 live roaches between metal piping unit and wall behind standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. 3 live roaches behind wooden plank nailed to wall next to hand wash sink on cook line.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; approximately 100 roach droppings between metal piping unit and wall behind standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. 20 roach droppings between metal piping unit and wall behind main dry storage rack on cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed only certified food manager with expired certified food manager certification. Cleveland Lushington 03/15/2021.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed secondary bar area added without submitting new plans. Outside patio area has primary service bar towards center, new bar added against far edge of patio.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Observed establishment issued an Emergency Order of Suspension of License and covered the closure sign with a white piece of paper that stated "closed will open tomorrow."
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed head of cabbage with mold like substance build up on exterior leaves.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to the public with a license that expired June 01, 2026.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 5 live roaches between metal piping unit and wall behind main dry storage rack on cook line. 4 live roaches between metal piping unit and wall under three compartment sink. Approximately 15 live roaches between metal piping unit and wall behind standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. 3 live roaches behind wooden plank nailed to wall next to hand wash sink on cook line.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed; approximately 100 roach droppings between metal piping unit and wall behind standing reach in cooler across from three compartment sink. 20 roach droppings between metal piping unit and wall behind main dry storage rack on cook line.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed only certified food manager with expired certified food manager certification. Cleveland Lushington 03/15/2021.
No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed secondary bar area added without submitting new plans. Outside patio area has primary service bar towards center, new bar added against far edge of patio.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed unnecessary person sleeping in outside bar area with nearby food items in reach in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored on main prep table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; heavy mold like substance build up on all pipings with styrofoam protectors throughout kitchen. Mold like substance and food debris build up on all reach in cooler gaskets.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance and food residue build up in reach in cooler stored in outside bar areas.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher being filled in hand wash sink on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided soap.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with large hole and in disrepair.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on middle prep table in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage with lid stored on middle prep table in kitchen. Person in charge moved beverage.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non food-grade plastic to-go bags.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 3 live roaches on floor where cove molding is in disrepair next to grill top. 3 live roaches in small crevice of a wooden beam attached to wall next to grill top. 8+ live roaches under an old white sign on bottom shelf of prep table closest to back corner of cook line. 30+ live roaches inside hollow shelving unit beams attached to wall shelves attach too. There are 6 hollow beams attached to wall, all containing live roaches. 3 live roaches on bottom shelf of prep table closest to three compartment sink. 15+ live roaches inside torn gasket on reach in cooler that's not in use across from cook line.
Roach excrement, egg sac, and/or droppings present. Observed; 100+ roach droppings inside hollow shelving unit beams attached to wall shelves attach too. There are 6 hollow beams attached to wall, all containing roach droppings. Observed 3 roach egg sacs inside hollow shelving unit bar that attaches to hollow beams that are affixed to wall that shelves rest on.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken at temperatures of 94-117F. Person in charge stated food items are cooked and reheated when ordered but not cooled down. Cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (94F - Hot Holding)
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non food-grade plastic to-go bags.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed; 3 live roaches on floor where cove molding is in disrepair next to grill top. 3 live roaches in small crevice of a wooden beam attached to wall next to grill top. 8+ live roaches under an old white sign on bottom shelf of prep table closest to back corner of cook line. 30+ live roaches inside hollow shelving unit beams attached to wall shelves attach too. There are 6 hollow beams attached to wall, all containing live roaches. 3 live roaches on bottom shelf of prep table closest to three compartment sink. 15+ live roaches inside torn gasket on reach in cooler that's not in use across from cook line.
Roach excrement, egg sac, and/or droppings present. Observed; 100+ roach droppings inside hollow shelving unit beams attached to wall shelves attach too. There are 6 hollow beams attached to wall, all containing roach droppings. Observed 3 roach egg sacs inside hollow shelving unit bar that attaches to hollow beams that are affixed to wall that shelves rest on.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice and cooked chicken at temperatures of 94-117F. Person in charge stated food items are cooked and reheated when ordered but not cooled down. Cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding); Cooked chicken (94F - Hot Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand wash sink in kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair on multiple areas of wall in kitchen area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee on cook line drinking from open glass bottle soda.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank bag store in pot with yellow rice, employee removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 60f butter 57f. Discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cabbage 123f cooked white rice 98f cooked yellow rice 109f cooked yams 99f cooked macaroni and cheese, discarded
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Not removed but not accessible, water turned off unable to make accessible at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels both handsink, provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both hand sinks in kitchen.provided
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink in back area next to triple sink
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in glass cooler with sour cream and butter and raw shell eggs. Employee placed a thermometer inside
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of approved food handler training for any employees.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed opened package of raw shrimp stored with opened package of ready to eat peppers. Person in charge began rearranging food items to properly separate.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pan of cooked yams next to steam table next to hand wash sink at temperature of 72F. Person in charge stated it was cooked an hour prior and voluntarily discarded. Cooked yams (72F - Hot Holding)
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge unable to provide any proof of approved food handler training for any employees.
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. Observed one employee on cook line person in charge stated was hired 30 days prior with no employee reporting agreement. Inspector provided reporting agreement.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer of any kind on premises. Person in charge stated chlorine was being delivered today and they use single service plastic utensils for customers.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above reach in cooler in disrepair.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on prep table with large piece of corner missing and has grooves and is no longer easily cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on small shelf near stove next to single service items.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of latest inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed; hood filters soiled with grease build up. Handle on reach in cooler soiled.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed multiple soiled dry wiping cloths stored on prep shelf across from stove and in container near three compartment sink.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler by triple sink, raw chicken placed over raw shrimp. Employee moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk that was opened four days prior, per manager was not labeled. Manager added label.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In use cutting board in kitchen has mold-like substance on it.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour container in kitchen, bowl used as scooper.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling of kitchen is peeling and in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Next to triple sink, reach in freezer door in disrepair and hanging off hinges. Operator stated he has planned to discard.
Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food and build up.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor where triple sink is located has raw concrete showing.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to triple sink has excess ice build up.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In stored sugar container, scooper handle in direct contact with product. Operator lifted scooper handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer has build up of grease.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. In room where triple sink is located, fan that leads to outside not sealed properly. Light visible.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
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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. Observed employee handling cell phone then handling food without washing hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in establishment.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Bag of cooked rice in reach in cooler was stored in a to go bag.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken was placed over raw shrimp in reach in cooler in back room by triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ox tail, retemp (95F,177F) rice, retemp (122F, 185F) cabbage, retemp (130F, 186F - Hot Holding) In kitchen area, person in charge was able to reheat and bring back to temp.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk in reach in cooler had no date marking.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment utilizes bleach, only has ph strips during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Establishment unable to provide CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash station in establishment. Person in charge turned on air dryers.
No running water at three-compartment sink. No water at three compartment sink and hand wash sink in back room by triple sink. Water turned off. Employee turned on by end of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash station in establishments. Person in charge provided soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close.
Cardboard box used as garbage container. In back room by triple sinks.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling in back room by triple sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Knife located in back room by triple sink has chip in it. Pot lid above the triple sink is duct taped together. Reach in freezer door by triple sink is off its hinges. Bottom of reach in freezer is in disrepair.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold handle of hand wash station in back room by triple sink does not turn. Missing faucet head at triple sink in back room.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Behind triple sink in back room, the floor tiles is in disrepair and build up is accumulating.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes were stored on floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. The reach in freezer in the kitchen has large ice build up.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. The fan that leads to outside in back room by triple sink is not sealed. The A/C unit in same room is not sealed properly. Light visible.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Large amount of building material as well as old equipment.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in kitchen/prep area is stored in bucket, not stored to dry.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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