Palace Italian Restaurant Southside
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside stretching back to 2022. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Palace Italian Restaurant Southside's latest score is in line with the Lakeland average of 85. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade is soiled. At the end of the prep table entering the dishwasher area to the right. Can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon patties thawed in the package inside the drawer on the cook line. The fish was removed from packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
86
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer head and surrounding area.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Beverage on a jar of olives on the dry storage shelf. The beverage was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on the small reach in cooler between the pizza reach in and the flat top reach in acfrom the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. August 8, 2024 was available.
51-18-6
Basic - Walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on the shelf across from the dough mixer.
14-09-4
67
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on the prep table across from the mixer. The can opener was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door on the flat top reach in cooler across from the stove.
14-11-5
86
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken on a case of shaved Parmesan cheese. The chicken was removed to the bottom shelf. Raw shrimp over ricotta cheese in the small flip top reach in cooler to the left of the cook line. The shrimp was reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. The manager corrected and marked the correct time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at the front counter. The manager replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cup of coffee next to the food warmer on top of the flat top reach in cooler. The beverage was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the salad station reach in cooler door.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Stock pot of marinara sauce on the floor in the back prep area. The product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On the top shelf above the expo line.
22-08-4
52
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - 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. Emailed a copy to the operator and he printed and had the employees to read and sign. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.. Operator had the microwave cleaned by a employee. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
86
Sep 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Operator had employee just start working a few days prior. Manager had employee sign form **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink. By register, only cold water corking and temped at 75f. Manager turned on hot water valve. And water temped at 92f. Faucet handle just needed to be replaced. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
27-16-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler racks soiled Priority: Basic
23-03-4
78
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - 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. Tested at 0ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink and tested at 200ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
70
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palace Italian Restaurant Southside last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside.
How does Palace Italian Restaurant Southside compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Palace Italian Restaurant Southside most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Palace Italian Restaurant Southside's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Palace Italian Restaurant Southside inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palace Italian Restaurant Southside is inspected around two times per year on average.
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