Little Caesars #657

7620 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Little Caesars #657 has been inspected five times since 2023. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer next to opened flour bag under prep table. **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Quaternary. **Warning**

22-43-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to mixer. **Warning**

31B-02-4

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**

53B-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line. **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Dough on floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sign on bathroom "under construction doesn't work". Inspector had manager take sign down. Bathroom is operable. **Warning**

32-09-5

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby and metal scrapers in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.

16-37-1

Intermediate - Sprayer containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under handwash sink in kitchen.

41-17-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near bulk sodas.

22-16-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Three compartment sink.

29-11-4

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at handwash sink near front of kitchen. Operator turned on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee on prep table in kitchen near walk in cooler. Employee discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars #657 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars #657 on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars #657?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars #657.

How does Little Caesars #657 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Little Caesars #657 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Little Caesars #657's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesars #657 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Caesars #657 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 Caesars #657 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars #657 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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