PALACE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6120 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863.853.1316
Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed under shelf in service area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 21, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm);
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield. Manager cleaned interior shield.
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee while cutting bread, employee restrained hair.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed near hand sink at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed near slicer.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup of coffee on preparation table on cook line. Employee removed cup of coffee.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind dish washer.
Apr 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed produce over soup in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line chicken soup 47, moved to reach in freezer
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice bin
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in servers station. Employee removed
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in cooler cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior ceiling of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing veal at room temperature. Employee moved to reach in cooler.
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm, employee replaced empty container of chlorine and complied after retesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in pizza flip top unit.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Observed on cook line. Employee cleaned interior of microwave.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front counter, employee removed towel from counter.
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 17, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
Accumulation of debris ice machine/bin. Observed on interior shield.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets with food debris in salad flip top unit in service station.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Food stored on floor. Observed container of shredded cheese on floor in walk in cooler, employee removed cheese from floor.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at mens and womens bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen dish area.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in chest freezer near rear exit door.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at front counter.
Sep 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler, employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed under shelf in service area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pizza 80F. Manager indicated pizza is on time however unable to provide paperwork.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical on top of refrigerator next to condiments.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager form.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at mens and womens bathroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on outlet near counter top bay Mari.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen dish area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soft drink station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in chest freezer near rear exit door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled on cookline.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at front counter.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.