Palace Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Palace Pizza stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 28, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 85, which Palace Pizza's 74 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the dining room area near the beverage station. **Warning**
25-05-4
74
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line and employee making pizza.
13-03-4
Basic - 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.
14-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the reach in cooler across from the cook line.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf above the 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
74
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1, 2025
50-17-3
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees making pizza and cooking in the kitchen.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease under the fryers and cooking equipment.Back kitchen.
36-73-4
61
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
70
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers.
23-03-4
70
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Emailed copy to owner and they printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Manager printed handout and had employees start signing **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes on floor. Manager picked up off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In storage. Manager chained up the tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
67
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Staining in mixer bowl
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 7-20-2022. Currently on warning and callback scheduled for 9-23-2022
53B-05-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cook line
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on pizza make table. Flour bin lid broken
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Palace Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Palace Pizza on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Palace Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Palace Pizza.
How does Palace Pizza compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Palace Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.
Has Palace Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palace Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Palace Pizza means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Palace Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Palace Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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