El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach
Last inspected:
11150 Okeechobee Blvd Ste E, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411Casa Santiago Latin Cuisine in Royal Palm Beach has accumulated 321 violations across 41 inspections since 2017, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach and fly activity. In 2024, inspectors documented an active enforcement pattern: four separate emergency orders issued between March and September, with the facility failing to comply on multiple consecutive days in March and July. The restaurant has faced 6 disciplinary actions totaling $5,400 in fines, including a single penalty of $1,800. Top recurring violations include employee health reporting, sanitation of multi-use utensils, and gaps in exterior door seals.
Most recent closure: July 18, 2024 for roach & fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
7.8
violations / inspection
7.8 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach: Emergency Closure History (2)
El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $5,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068796 | $1,800.00 | Sep 23, 2024 | Jacksonville | |
| 2--2024042262 | $400.00 | Jul 18, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 2--2024020371 | $800.00 | Mar 26, 2024 | Orlando | |
| 2--2021052681 | $1,200.00 | Sep 28, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2020054768 | $800.00 | Sep 23, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018024652 | $400.00 | Apr 10, 2018 | Tampa |
El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-25: Same
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher in kitchen
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 11 inspections55 violations · 34 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections41 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach under active enforcement?
- Records show 3 emergency order inspections between July 18, 2024 and July 20, 2024. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- When was El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach last inspected?
- El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 18, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach last shut down?
- El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach was last shut down on July 18, 2024 for roach & fly 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 El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach had?
- El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach find?
- El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach was most recently inspected on December 18, 2025 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach been fined?
- El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach has been fined a total of $5,400.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has El Sitio Restaurant and Bakery in Royal Palm Beach operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Casa Santiago Latin Cuisine (2022-2022).
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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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