Little Caesar

4116 N Himes Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2025
95
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Little Caesar has four inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 21, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection.
42-01-4
95
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to walk-in cooler: pepperoni 50 F, sausage 51 F. Pre-made pizzas 80-83 F stored in rolling rack at room temperature.
03A-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored cover pizza sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
82
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
78
Sep 25, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Pizza pans. Employee re-sanitized after reset three compartment sink to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested less than 100ppm. Employee reset solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Uncooked prepped on-site pizzas next to oven at front service area. Employee stated that the pizzas was prepped less than 30 minutes.
03F-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle. Employee moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar on file is from Sep 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Little Caesar compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Little Caesar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Little Caesar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Caesar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Little Caesar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar is inspected roughly once per year on average.