Little Caesars 628

2525 E Hillsborough Ave Unit 101 A, Tampa, FL 33610
Pizza
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Little Caesars 628 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 15, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.

Looking across the full record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Tampa restaurant, which scores around 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Danaisha Cirino (General Manager) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: No certified food manager certification observed. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Observed **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath door located in back of establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Observed **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Observed **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Observed **Admin Complaint**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Observed **Admin Complaint**
32-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vent soiled near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-15: Observed **Admin Complaint**
36-34-5
64
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Jalapenos on shelf near prep line, 2 cans dented. jalapenos peppers 3lbs 5 oz **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink tested 500+ ppm quaternary ammonium, employee remade tested 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
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 cannot be determined. Pizza held on time not time marked. **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. Sent to establishment at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Danaisha Cirino (General Manager) **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by 3 compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container inside of mozzarella container on prep line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. **Warning**
32-07-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath door located in back of establishment **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of seasonings on floor near register **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer soiled. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour contain near prep line not labeled. Container near breadstick prep not labeled **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees prepping food with no hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink located on shelf with Jalapenos **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air conditioning vent soiled near 3 compartment sink **Warning**
36-34-5
25
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front kitchen area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Prep line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Curshawn Rivers manager on duty **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wing in walk-in-cooler **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Large pizza oven has accumulated food debris buildup. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees personal items backpacks, rollerblades, hat, shoes, jacket and purses on counter in front kitchen area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler prep **Warning**
14-69-4
43
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
11-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach-in-cooler-pizza cooler. soiled with old food debris **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic containers on rack near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in-cooler prep cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
42-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents and walls soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen ceilings. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employees personal cupcakes stored on pizza rack and near hand sink in front kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
08B-49-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees shoes in kitchen near sodas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operators prepping and cooking food without wearing a hair restraints **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the handle part of door that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
41
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Ebony Ervin Manager **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and base soiled with old food debris. Soiled plastic food containers near 3 compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout back kitchen. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator engaging in food preparation. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
13-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cooksline **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-14: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars 628 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars 628 on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars 628?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars 628.

How does Little Caesars 628 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Little Caesars 628 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Little Caesars 628's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars 628 have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Little Caesars 628 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Little Caesars 628 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars 628 is inspected around three times per year on average.