Little Caesars
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
52
Score
Across the available record, Little Caesars has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “establishment operating without a license” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Little Caesars' latest score of 52 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in prep area due to plumbing issues of back up in floor drain per manager . Out of order sign posted on hand wash sink . Manager washed hands in hand wash sink and no water backed up . Sign removed . Hand sink available for use **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Darius hired over 7 months . Remaining employees are CFM certified
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in food prep area
31B-03-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. One bathroom at the establishment. Due to plumbing issues with clog there is no bathroom available for customer or employee use . Sign posted on door Restroom unavailable . Plumbing service scheduled this day
32-09-5
Basic - Employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put beard guards on . **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom and other areas of the establishment - in the front counter area near bathroom
36-64-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Clogged toilet in restroom. Restroom not available for use for customers and employees .
29-08-4
52
Sep 26, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
50-08-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food ( panned pizzas) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking at cook line. Pizza laced on rack 1 hour previously . Reviewed with manager . Manager added time to timer **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times . Manager placed paper towels at hand wash sinks . **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Uncovered bread dough in walk in cooler
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water in mop bucket neat mop sink
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under the pizza oven
21-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled hand wash sink in dish washing area
23-03-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. For employees only sign posted on bathroom door . Door locked . Manager removed sign. Restroom available to customers **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-5
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation leaking from pipe of compressor in walk in cooler. Manager scheduled service for this Monday
28-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to dough press sheets in back kitchen area . Employee removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in walk in cooler on the left area . Manager wiped floor **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food( covered dough) stored in a location that is exposed to splash in walk in cooler. Manager relocated carts . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in dishwashing area
29-20-5
39
Jan 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Establishment unable to be licensed at time of licensing inspection from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm quaternary. Operator refilled, second test 200ppm. **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 2 beverage coolers in lobby. Heated holding cabinet removed from behind pizza oven. Reach in soda cooler removed from drive through area. Shelving unit now reach in freezer near walk in cooler. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test strip. Test strips expired 1/15/2025 **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher sitting in sink. Pitcher was relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
55
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker on top of shelf in food preparation area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
74
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
74
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Tomato sauce (46F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Tomato sauce held overnight inside reach in cooler on cooks line (46F - Cold Holding) comes in cold stored inside walk in cooler, then stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Blower on right side of reach in cooler on cooks line is not operating correctly. Manager discarded sauce. See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Purple degreaser spray bottle stored hanging on the rack above, crazy bread station. Manager moved bottle to designated chemical storage area. -Glass cleaner spray bottle stored under crazy bread station with condiments and other single service ite,s like trays and quilt- wrap. Manger moved bottle to designated chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -Manager printed and displayed license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Large bottle of water stored on top of cooks line reach in cooler, manager mover bottle. -large bottle of water stored inside reach in cooler on cooks line, manager moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Reach in cooler on cooks line holding tomato sauce. Left side working correctly, right side not working correctly. Discussed with manager, manger is going to have maintenance repair reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Floors soiled under equipment on cooks line, near three compartment sink, and in prep areas. Discussed with manger.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of water stored on the floor inside the walk in cooler, manager moved water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -Blue metal employee cup stored on top of the speed rack in walk in cooler. Manager moved cup to designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?
Across the inspection record, “establishment operating without a license” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.
How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Little Caesars most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Caesars 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars is inspected around two times per year on average.
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