PALACE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6120 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed produce over soup in walk in cooler
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooks line chicken soup 47, moved to reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice bin
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse in servers station. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn reach in cooler cooks line Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cooks line **Repeat Violation**
14-47-4Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior ceiling of walk in cooler.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan cover soiled
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing veal at room temperature. Employee moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:46 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.