Palace Pizza in Lakeland
Last inspected:
114 S Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801Palace Pizza in Lakeland has 25 inspections on record between 2023 and February 2026, averaging 5 violations per inspection — consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Recurring violations include employee health policy citations in at least 5 inspections, hand washing violations in at least 3 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in at least 4 inspections. Chemical storage violations and consumer advisory violations have also appeared multiple times. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 found 3 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, escalating enforcement beyond a routine warning.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Palace Pizza in Lakeland last inspected?
- Palace Pizza in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Palace Pizza in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Palace Pizza in Lakeland are: Employee health policy, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Palace Pizza in Lakeland had?
- Palace Pizza in Lakeland has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Palace Pizza in Lakeland find?
- Palace Pizza in Lakeland was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Palace Pizza in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Palace Pizza in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- 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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