PALACE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
6120 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over cooked meatballs in walk in cooler, employee moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf. **Repeat Violation**
35A-23-4High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed under shelf in service area.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pizza 80F. Manager indicated pizza is on time however unable to provide paperwork.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical on top of refrigerator next to condiments.
Intermediate 2
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed manager form.
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on interior shield.
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Observed at mens and womens bathroom.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on outlet near counter top bay Mari.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door in kitchen dish area. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soft drink station.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline.
14-36-5Basic – Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed in chest freezer near rear exit door.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in freezer soiled on cookline.
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed at front counter.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 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.