Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills
Last inspected:
37915 Eiland Blvd, Zephyrhills, FL 33542Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills has accumulated 598 violations across 45 inspections since 2016, averaging 13.3 violations per visit. The facility has been shut down seven times for roach activity. Recent enforcement patterns show repeated non-compliance with emergency orders in 2023 and 2024, including multiple consecutive inspection days where the facility failed to remedy violations. The restaurant has faced 8 disciplinary actions totaling $5,900 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $1,900. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and consumer advisories.
Most recent closure: January 23, 2024 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
This Facility
13.3
violations / inspection
13.3 violations per inspection
Pasco County Avg
4.76
violations / inspection
4.76 county average
This Facility
7
emergency closures
7 closures
Pasco County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills: Emergency Closure History (7)
Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $5,500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023015526 | $800.00 | Mar 16, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 3--2022003618 | $400.00 | Nov 30, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2020001245 | $800.00 | Dec 27, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2019016824 | $400.00 | Feb 7, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2017038504 | $800.00 | Jul 31, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016043961 | $1,900.00 | Sep 7, 2016 | Fort Myers | |
| 3--2015017861 | $400.00 | Apr 16, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills: Full Inspection History — DBPR (45)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections54 violations · 25 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections43 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections58 violations · 36 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections46 violations · 28 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections71 violations · 43 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 17 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills last inspected?
- Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills last shut down?
- Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills was last shut down on January 23, 2024 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 Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills?
- The most frequently cited violations at Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills had?
- Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills has had 45 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills find?
- Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills ever been shut down?
- Yes, Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills has been emergency-closed 7 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $5,500.00 in fines.
- How much has Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills been fined?
- Royal Buffet in Zephyrhills has been fined a total of $5,500.00 across 7 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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