Royale Cafe in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
1166 State St W, Jacksonville, FL 32204Royale Cafe was emergency-closed on August 21, 2025 for roach activity. The facility has 30 inspections on record dating back several years, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been persistent, including employee health reporting violations, handwashing procedure violations, food contact surface violations, and shell stock requirement violations cited repeatedly across inspections in 2025. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $800 in fines. Following the August 21 emergency closure, a callback inspection on August 23 found zero violations and achieved compliance, but a routine inspection on October 24, 2025 identified 12 violations including multiple food contact surface and shell stock requirement violations, resulting in an Inspection Completed - No Further Action disposition.
Most recent closure: August 21, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Royale Cafe in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Royale Cafe in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Royale Cafe in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2025077392 | $800.00 | Aug 21, 2025 | Orlando |
Royale Cafe in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 9 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Not available electronically
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections35 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Royale Cafe in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Royale Cafe in Jacksonville under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between August 21, 2025 and August 23, 2025. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was Royale Cafe in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Royale Cafe in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Royale Cafe in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Royale Cafe in Jacksonville was last shut down on August 21, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Royale Cafe in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Royale Cafe in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Royale Cafe in Jacksonville had?
- Royale Cafe in Jacksonville has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Royale Cafe in Jacksonville find?
- Royale Cafe in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 24, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Royale Cafe in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Royale Cafe in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Royale Cafe in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Royale Cafe in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Royale Cafe in Jacksonville been fined?
- Royale Cafe in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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