Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland
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4780 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33813Palace 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.
Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Palace Italian Restaurant Southside in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 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
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 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
— 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
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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 February 10, 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 23 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 February 10, 2026 with 2 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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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