ROYALE CAFE

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed head of cabbage with mold like substance build up on exterior leaves. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: At callback observed no stop sales issued. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: At callback observed; 5 live roaches between joint of metal piping and wall behind standing reach in cooler in three compartment sink area. 10 live roaches between tile lining wall and wall behind standing reach in cooler in three compartment sink area. 3 live roaches between cracks of wood attached to spare mop sink brought in 3 days prior. 5 live roaches between electrical socket and wall behind standing reach in cooler in three compartment sink area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: At callback observed; Approximately 100 roach droppings between metal piping unit and wall behind standing reach in cooler in three compartment sink area. Also approximately 50 roach droppings behind electrical socket behind standing reach in cooler in three compartment sink area. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: At callback observed no change. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-10: At callback observed no change. Time Extended

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed head of cabbage with mold like substance build up on exterior leaves. Warning

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - 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. Warning

High Priority - 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. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Warning

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 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. Warning

Intermediate - 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.

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 main prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non food-grade plastic to-go bags. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: At callback observed no change. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: At callback observed; 3 live roaches between tile and concrete wall in back kitchen area behind standing reach in cooler. 3 live roaches in very bottom corner between gaskets and door frame of standing reach in cooler in back kitchen area. 10+ live roaches between water piping and metal joint under hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. 1 live roaches in on wall behind standing reach in cooler in back kitchen area. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: At callback observed; no changes to roach droppings behind shelving bars. 5+ egg sacs on piping beneath three compartment sink. Admin Complaint

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-22: At callback observed no foods being hot held. Time Extended

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed multiple food items stored in non food-grade plastic to-go bags. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025. Admin Complaint

High Priority - 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. Warning

High Priority - 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. Warning

High Priority - 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) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair on multiple areas of wall in kitchen area.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from cook line.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Thank bag store in pot with yellow rice, employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream 60f butter 57f. Discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - 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 Warning

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels both handsink, provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both hand sinks in kitchen.provided Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - 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 Warning

Basic - 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 Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: Observed establishment in middle of food handler training at time of callback. Extension given. Time Extended

High 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

High 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 - 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

Intermediate - 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

Intermediate - 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 - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of latest inspection.

Basic - 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

Basic - 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.

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in establishment. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - 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. Warning

Intermediate - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - 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.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash station in establishments. Person in charge provided soap. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close. Repeat Violation

Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. In back room by triple sinks.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling in back room by triple sink.

Basic - 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.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Behind triple sink in back room, the floor tiles is in disrepair and build up is accumulating.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes were stored on floor.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. The reach in freezer in the kitchen has large ice build up.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Large amount of building material as well as old equipment.

Basic - 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.

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In four door reach-in cooler at cook line, cooked goat (105F - Cooling). Goat cooked yesterday per employee. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 flying insects at back handwash sink. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In four door reach-in cooler at cook line, cut cabbage (67F - Cold Holding); cheese (59F - Cold Holding); sour cream (57F - Cold Holding);); rice (60F - Cold Holding); beef (61F - Cold Holding); salmon (59F - Cold Holding); milk (62F - Cold Holding). All items in cooler overnight per employee. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Grater in back handwash sink. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at cook line missing soap and paper towels. Handwash sink at back kitchen missing paper towels. Handwash sink at bar missing paper towels.

Intermediate - 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. Operator has form, no employee signatures. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sinks in outside restrooms and bar, no hot water. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Outside mens restroom door missing closer.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing in inside unisex restroom and outside womens room. Repeat Violation

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Handwash sink at cook line missing cold water handle. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall at cook line soiled . Floor at fryers has grease build up.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwaves at cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of equipment on cook line has build up. Lower shelf of prep table at cook line soiled and food debris.