PALACE PIZZA
5235 HIGHWAY 98 S, Lakeland FL 33812 · 863-709-8683
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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JUN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022018333 | Mar 25, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Up at pizza counter. Manager removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under pizza oven, and cook line
Single-service articles not protected from contamination. Premade pizza boxes in dining room
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled towel under garlic butter bucket by front counter. Manager removed
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. located on the table top on top of the can good rack next to the 3 compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler doors is soiled at the pizza station. Gaskets on the walk in cooler door is soiled.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dining room area near the beverage station.
Dec 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line and employee making pizza.
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Blade on the can opener at the end of the table next to the &3 compartment sink is rusty.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and spoons at the beverage station in the dining room. Utensils was presented with the handles first.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. The operator was able to determine the time and marked it.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade holder at the end of the table next to the 3 compartment sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees making pizza and cooking in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under the fryers and cooking equipment.Back kitchen.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. The operator was able to determine the time and marked.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making pizza at the pizza station.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on the reach in cooler at the pizza station.
Food stored on floor. A case of French fries inside the walk in freezer. The fries was removed from off the floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in cooler doors.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator was able to determine the time on the pizzas and marked the time. Front counter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Located at the end of the table next to the 3 compartment sink. The can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Light not functioning. Hood system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to owner and they printed and posted
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager printed handout and had employees start signing
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage. Manager chained up the tanks
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on floor. Manager picked up off of 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.