Palace Pizza in Lakeland

Last inspected:

5235 Highway 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812
Overview

Palace Pizza in Lakeland has accumulated 130 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.6 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity in March 2022 and subsequently received a disciplinary action resulting in a $400 fine. Fire safety records include one citation for electrical wiring in disrepair, with exposed wiring on a mixer plug documented in 2022. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, food contact surface deficiencies, and employee health reporting failures.

Most recent closure: March 25, 2022 for rodent activity.

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

31Inspections
138Violations
1Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Polk County Avg 3.26 violations / inspection 3.26 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Polk County Avg 0.18 closures / facility 0.18 county average

Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Palace Pizza in Lakeland
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 08:38:00

Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Palace Pizza in Lakeland
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2022018333 $400.00 Mar 25, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Mixer plug has exposed wiring

Palace Pizza in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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 June 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Palace Pizza in Lakeland last shut down?
Palace Pizza in Lakeland was last shut down on March 25, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Palace Pizza in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited violations at Palace Pizza in Lakeland are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Palace Pizza in Lakeland had?
Palace Pizza in Lakeland has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 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 June 29, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palace Pizza in Lakeland ever been shut down?
Yes, Palace Pizza in Lakeland has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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 V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
Has Palace Pizza in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Palace Pizza in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Palace Pizza in Lakeland faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Palace Pizza in Lakeland has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Palace Pizza in Lakeland been fined?
Palace Pizza in Lakeland has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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