Palace Pizza

2054 Sheperd Rd, Mulberry, FL 33860

Pizza

Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Palace Pizza has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.

Restaurants in Mulberry average 85, so Palace Pizza trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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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 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Basic - Food stored on floor. Stock pot of marinara sauce stored on the floor in front of the side by side reach in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all reach in coolers is soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in the hallway.

25-05-4

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. February 1,2025. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee making pizza.

12B-09-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food on the cook line. Employees put on hats. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on the floor in the hallway. Boxes was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Jan 29, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on flip top reaching coolers. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on the floor in the hallway. Pizza boxes was removed. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-06: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units. **Time Extended**

23-03-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener blade. **Warning**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in flip top units. **Warning**

23-03-4

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor in kitchen, employee removed onions from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in salad station flip top unit.

23-03-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle.

10-20-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions, employee removed onions from floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2-door unit next to pizza oven, employee cleaned interior of unit. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties in flip top unit stored over provolone cheese, employee moved raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in 2-door upright unit.

14-33-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palace Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Palace Pizza on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Palace Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Palace Pizza.

How does Palace Pizza compare to other restaurants in Mulberry?

Palace Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Mulberry average of 85.

Has Palace Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Palace Pizza have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.

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