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ROYALE CAFE

ROYALE CAFE maintains a 3.1/5 food safety rating based on 14 health department inspections in JACKSONVILLE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1166 STATE ST W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 14 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13526418

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with large hole and in disrepair.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable on middle prep table in kitchen.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher being filled in hand wash sink on cook line.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink on cook line. Person in charge provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510524

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13501129

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13500220

  • 14-31-5: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
  • 35A-05-4: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
  • 35A-23-4: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
  • 03B-01-6: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**

Inspection Date: 8/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498833

  • 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding in disrepair on multiple areas of wall in kitchen area.
  • 12B-12-5: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.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach in cooler doors across from cook line.
  • 14-31-5: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
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired June 01, 2025. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4: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
  • 35A-23-4: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
  • 03B-01-6: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
  • 31B-02-4: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
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink near three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10810971

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724547

  • 05-09-4: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
  • 14-15-4: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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 03B-01-6: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
  • 31A-04-4: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
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels both handsink, provided Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at both hand sinks in kitchen.provided Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4: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

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10764940

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724115

  • 53B-01-5: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**

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8792162

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above reach in cooler in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license displayed.
  • 14-09-4: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.
  • 40-06-5: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.
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed person in charge unable to provide copy of latest inspection.
  • 23-03-4: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
  • 21-10-4: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.
  • 08A-02-6: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
  • 03B-01-6: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
  • 53B-01-5: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
  • 11-26-1: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**
  • 22-38-5: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**

Inspection Date: 5/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583756

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At flour container in kitchen, bowl used as scooper.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling of kitchen is peeling and in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - 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.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls and or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and walls throughout kitchen soiled with old food and build up.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor where triple sink is located has raw concrete showing. Repeat Violation
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer next to triple sink has excess ice build up. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of fryer has build up of grease.
  • 35B-04-4:Basic - 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. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5: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. Milk that was opened four days prior, per manager was not labeled. Manager added label. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In use cutting board in kitchen has mold-like substance on it.

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583642

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8391012

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door does not self close. Repeat Violation
  • 33-02-4:Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. In back room by triple sinks.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling in back room by triple sink.
  • 14-11-5: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.
  • 29-09-4: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.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Behind triple sink in back room, the floor tiles is in disrepair and build up is accumulating.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes were stored on floor.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. The reach in freezer in the kitchen has large ice build up.
  • 35B-04-4: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.
  • 33-30-4:Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Large amount of building material as well as old equipment.
  • 42-01-4: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.
  • 12A-13-4: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.
  • 35A-02-6: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
  • 14-15-4: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.
  • 08A-20-5: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.
  • 03B-01-6: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
  • 02C-03-5: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.
  • 16-32-5: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.
  • 53A-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. Establishment unable to provide CFM. Warning
  • 31B-02-4: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**
  • 27-09-4: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.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash station in establishments. Person in charge provided soap. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 12/1/2023

Inspection #: 3316539