Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report

ROYALE CAFE

1166 STATE ST W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32204

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 11, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3759631
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13854009
DBPR license2615618

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedAugust 11, 2026 1:38 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedAugust 13, 2026 9:26 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate51-14-7

Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 3

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – 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.

#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – 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.

#3Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 2:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.