Palace Pizza
5235 Highway 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307809
What drove the grade
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Can opener blade rusty.
Can opener on the end of the can good rack next to the 3 compartment sink in the dishwasher area.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Gaskets on the flip top reach in cooler at the pizza station.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Pizza boxes on the floor in the dining area near the beverage / service area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
In the kitchen under all cooking equipment.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.