ROYALE CAFE
1166 STATE ST W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32204
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – 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) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-38-5Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above reach in cooler in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
14-09-4Basic – 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.
40-06-5Basic – 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.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of latest inspection.
23-03-4Basic – 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. **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4Basic – 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.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:52 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.