Little Caesars

1136 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

The Little Caesars located at 1136 Dunn Ave in Jacksonville, FL had a low-risk inspection on March 11, 2026, with a score of 100 and no violations recorded. This most recent inspection contrasts with a historical pattern of mostly high-risk findings across eight previous scored inspections. The facility's inspection history shows a varied pattern of risk levels.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 19, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At middle kitchen handwash sink, mechanical hand dryer not operating. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. At front kitchen area, 2 ceiling tiles over cases of pizza box storage shelf not in place leaving gaps.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, plastic containers stacked before air drying.
24-08-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. At storage area by back door, floor under dunnage rack with pizza sauce has build up. At dough prep area, wall behind mixer soiled. At pizza oven, floor under equipment has build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers and lids cracked/chipped.
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In walk-in cooler, shelves and frame soiled with food residue and mold-like substance. Also rolling racks have build up on slats. At pizza oven, top of oven has dust and debris build up on back ledge. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At front bread station, container of parmesan cheese not labeled. At front prep area, flour containers on lower shelf not labeled. At dough prep area on storage shelf, container identified as baking soda not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm), sink just filled using dispenser, Operator remade sink by hand, Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At dough prep area handwash sink, brush and scrapper stored in sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee present, transferred from another location 6 months prior, no proof available for employee food handler training.
53B-02-5
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. One employee present, hired 6 weeks, no proof of employee responsibilities.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front handwash sink, no hot water. Operator stated they have an issue with the plumbing.
27-16-4
37
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom, trash can has broken lid, missing flap. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dough prep area, floor under mixer soiled. At pizza ovens, floor behind ovens soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At pizza make cooler, gaskets soiled. In walk-in cooler, top and bottoms of shelves have build up. In walk-in cooler, metal racks soiled. Top of pizza ovens have build up of food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk-in cooler, fan covers have build up.
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At triple sinks, spray bottle identified as water not labeled. At front prep area, flour containers on lower shelf not labeled, At dough prep area on storage shelf, container identified as baking soda not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
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. Premade pizzas on rack, no time marked. Manager stated pizza placed on rack 20 minutes prior. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dough prep area storage shelves, case of floor and drain cleaner stored on shelf above case of roll towels **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dough prep area, two hose bibs on wall with small black hoses attached, missing backflip preventers.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front prep handwash sink, cord for table top fan running across sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front prep area handwash sink, no paper towels or soap. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
41
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
41
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two metal cups used as scoop for cheese on pizza make line. Cups removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Box by pizza make line. Box removed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working in kitchen/front counter. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor under triple sink and floor near rear exit door is cracked. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor under prep tables in back kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle for scoop for bacon bits on pizza make line. Scoop removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for reach in cooler on pizza make line. Gray trash can by manager desk. Wire rack shelves by pizza make line. Racks for ready made pizzas near oven. Black dunnage rack by prep table in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door in back kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour under prep table in middle of kitchen. Flour labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly observed in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza sauce cups stored at front counter 66F. Per Little Caesar's recipe, sauce needs to be refrigerated for at least 18 hours and can be held at maximum 85F for 12 hours once removed from refrigeration. Manager moved cups to walk in cooler to cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head for mixer in back kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in middle of kitchen blocked by pizza dough rack. Rack moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near front counter. Hand washing sink in middle of kitchen. Towels provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All training records are expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
27
Nov 17, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom in front area. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water on prep rack near pizza make line. Water discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor under triple sink has unsealed concrete. Floor tiles missing/cracked in kitchen area.
36-11-4
Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under triple sink in kitchen. Floor in walk in cooler. Floor in back prep area. Wall under triple sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Clean storage pans stored on rack/shelf near dish area.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cheese by pizza make line. Container moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection could not be provided.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed racks for pizza in walk in cooler. Silver rack near make line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of pepperoni in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour under prep table in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2022. License paid for and updated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager on duty has certification that expired 11/18/2020. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of bottom oven conveyor in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available.
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/ Four employees working, none are certified food managers.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes provided at handwash sink in area(s) where bare hand contact occurs in an establishment utilizing an Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food that requires the use of hand antiseptic and/or nail brushes as control measures. No sanitizer at hand washing sink in main kitchen. Sanitizer provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-07-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink in main kitchen (dispenser does not work).
31B-03-4
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. Multiple employees for establishment.
53B-14-5
25
Violations — Mar 11, 2026 Inspection
No violations recorded for this inspection.
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