Little Caesars #2218
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
47
Score
Going back to 2022, Little Caesars #2218 has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up four times.
Little Caesars #2218's latest score of 47 falls below the Homestead average of 70. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at hand sink across from ovens. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for quaternary. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed date of birth missing on all employee training certificates.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training expired for Alexandra T.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of flour under prep table in back area.
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of bottom conveyor oven soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sauce and cooked meat thawing inside standing water at dish area. Operator moved product to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in/Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelf soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour not labeled under prep table in back area.
02D-01-5
47
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
50
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 cups used as scoop inside the cheese and the flour. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 cups used as scoop inside the cheese and the flour. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located next to the back exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located next to the back exit. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tile at the wall of the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed missing tile at the wall of the mop sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the pizza station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the pizza station. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a opened water bottle above the tomato sauce in the walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-16: Observed an open soda inside the reach in cooler by the back exit. **Time Extended**
12B-13-4
67
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed his phone and keep cutting the pizza dough within washing his hands. Employee was advised to wash his hands after touching dirty equipment. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Jose Ibarra 4 months, Rosana Gonzalez over 2 months, Amalia Acuña over 4 months, Nerelys Landa 3 months, Sonnia Vasquez,over 3 year. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking at the mop sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 cups used as scoop inside the cheese and the flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone and a personal bag stored on the preparation table at the back. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn located next to the back exit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing tile at the wall of the mop sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the pizza station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a opened water bottle above the tomato sauce in the walk in cooler. **Warning**
12B-13-4
35
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sticks (46 F - Cold Holding) at preparation table. As per manager for less than 30 minutes. Manager moved the cheese sticks to the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by a shelves. Manager moved the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed water filters not date marked, unable to know when were changed.
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn, one located at the back of the establishment next to reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located at the back of the establishment. Employee cleaned the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Three Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan covers soiled at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food not identified and segregated at reach in cooler located at the back of the establishment.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse and backpack stored on the top of mushrooms cans. Manager moved the employee item to another place. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars #2218 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars #2218 on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars #2218?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars #2218.
How does Little Caesars #2218 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Little Caesars #2218 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Little Caesars #2218's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars #2218 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Caesars #2218 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 #2218 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars #2218 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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