FLORIDA COOKERY AT THE JAMES ROYAL PALM HOTEL
1545 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/26/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket coming off the door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket coming off the door. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hot box gasket and interior soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hot box gasket and interior soiled. **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the hot box gasket coming off the door.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two knives between the reach in cooler and hand washing sink at the cook line. The chef had the knives removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hot box gasket and interior soiled.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a half empty bottle of Gatorade in the drink cooler.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed a cook touch her face and continued working without changing her gloves.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The chef had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a sever pouring water from a pan into the hand washing sink by the coffee station.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed the water temperature is below 160° F. The Chef is having the dishwasher put the clean dishes in the triple sink in quaternary at 200 ppms. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl in a container of sugar. The chef removed. It. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 25-27-4:Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Observed at the bar. The manager put the straws behind the bar. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener laden with soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed by the warehouse washing area.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line. The chef removed the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the bar. Sign provided. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several containers with different foods not labeled in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine temperature was under 160°F. The chef set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over fish at the cook line. The chef moved the eggs to the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the bar. The manager brought soap. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed at the bar. The maintenance man labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/15/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning **Time Extended**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled. The chef had them labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-15: Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/15/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. The chef had the pans separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hot box gasket soiled. Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several squeeze bottles not labeled. The chef had them labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (61F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (61F - Cold Holding) at the buffet line. As per the manager it was put on the line approximately 30 minutes ago. He put ice on the items for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher in the sink. The manager poured the water in the hand washing sink. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. The maintenance man dated the filters. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed all expired 120333 (kitchen); 120330; 120331; 120332, 120335 all expired on 06-08-23.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
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Google Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
(18 reviews)Price Level
$$$
Opening Hours
Monday:7:00 – 11:00 AM
Tuesday:7:00 – 11:00 AM
Wednesday:7:00 – 11:00 AM
Thursday:7:00 – 11:00 AM
Friday:7:00 – 11:00 AM
Saturday:7:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday:7:00 – 11:00 AM
✗ Currently Closed
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Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025