Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland

Last inspected:

4780 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813
Overview

Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland has accumulated 81 violations across 23 inspections since 2022, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. Handwashing and consumer advisory violations have been recurring findings, appearing in multiple recent inspections including the most recent on February 10, 2026, which was completed with no further action. Shell stock handling violations were cited in at least three inspections. The facility maintains a Risk Level 2 classification with 36 seats.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

24Inspections
84Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 3.5 violations / inspection 3.5 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland last inspected?
Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland had?
Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland find?
Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland was most recently inspected on August 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland ever been shut down?
No, Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
What does Florida violation V51 (Premises clean) mean?
Violation 51 (Premises clean) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/51.

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