PALACE PIZZA
2054 SHEPERD RD, Mulberry FL 33860 · 863-838-1811
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. The establishment was open and operating with an expired license.February 1,2026
Food stored on floor. Stock pot of marinara sauce stored on the floor in front of the side by side reach in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers is soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in the hallway.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025.
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.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee making pizza.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employees put on hats.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in the hallway. Boxes was removed from off the floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reaching coolers.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the hallway. Pizza boxes was removed.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation. Employee put on hat.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in kitchen, employee removed onions from floor.
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.