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PALACE PIZZA

2054 SHEPERD RD, Mulberry FL 33860 · 863-838-1811

Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6306987
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The establishment was open and operating with an expired license.February 1,2026
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food stored on floor. Stock pot of marinara sauce stored on the floor in front of the side by side reach in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers is soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in the hallway.
Basic/25-05-4
Oct 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The valve was turned off. The operator turned the valve on.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee making pizza.
Basic/12B-09-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employees put on hats.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in the hallway. Boxes was removed from off the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled on the prep table next to the pizza reach in cooler. The can opener was removed to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reaching coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the hallway. Pizza boxes was removed.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2024 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units. Time Extended
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cut vegetables, Employee removed raw eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in kitchen, employee removed onions from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation

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.