Little Caesars 05
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
41
Score
Little Caesars 05 has been inspected nine times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 10, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “paper towel dispenser” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Little Caesars 05's 41 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza flip top: diced ham (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of four hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza flip top: diced ham (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature in excess of four hours. See stop sale. mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to temporarily use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pizza flip top: cooked mushrooms (48F - Cooling) at 3:50; cooling since 11:00am Operator uses commercially processed cooked mushrooms. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-38-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Pizza flip top: cooked mushrooms (48F - Cooling) at 3:50; cooling since 11:00am Operator uses commercially processed cooked mushrooms. At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Drain cleaning powder over clean dishes at dish drying rack Degreaser spray bottle stored over pizza dough prep table Operator stored all chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser by pizza flip top cooler. Operator placed a new roll of paper towels by hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage pans stored on drying rack that has dust and oil residue.
24-06-4
41
Dec 9, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dough prepared with open, gnawed on dry dough mix. Box stored on shelf under dough prep table. See stop sale. **Warning**
08B-28-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 12.1.25. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10+ rodent droppings inside of a box containing deep dish mix, on a shelf under dough prep area. 30+ rodent droppings in and around boxes containing deep dish dough sheets , on a shelf under dough prep area. 6 rodent droppings on prep table next to reach in freezer at back wall next to back door. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 10+ rodent droppings inside of a box containing deep dish mix, on a shelf under dough prep area, gnawed on bags. Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Box of Dough press sheets contaminated with rodent droppings. On shelf under dough prep area. 1 box of Dough mix with open, gnawed on dry dough mix, stored on shelf under dough prep table. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Box of Dough press sheets contaminated with rodent droppings. On shelf under dough prep area. See stop sale **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in pizza prep area . Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cheese in pizza prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
43
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touched hair and then engaged in food preparation, preparing pizza, without washing hands. Employee went to wash her hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit low batterie.
05-06-4
78
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 50ppm , line not straight. Operator set up sink manually. **Warning**
22-43-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm in pizza prep. Operator set up fresh solution at 209ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense shredded cheese in pizza prep area. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated of dust and mold-like substance, above triple sink .Water dripping. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust under triple sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
67
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Chicken wings and pizza sauce stored on floor. Operator placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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 was 10 minutes ago . Pre made pizzas on rack by pizza oven timer not on. Manager turned timer on. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars 05 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars 05 on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars 05?
Across the inspection record, “paper towel dispenser” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars 05.
How does Little Caesars 05 compare to other restaurants in Lantana?
Little Caesars 05 most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Lantana average of 80.
Has Little Caesars 05's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars 05 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Caesars 05 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Little Caesars 05 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars 05 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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