Little Caesars Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Caesars Pizza five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling tile missing”, which has been cited two times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Little Caesars Pizza on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle , all purpose cleaner, by plastic lids. Rack Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food service employee nudged cooked , ready to eat , pizza while placing in delivery box. Inspector intervened. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Food service employee with long fingernail's.
13-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Printed sign in front Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing. Kitchen and frontline
36-36-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves. Reach in cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
52
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Large pitcher in prep line Hand Wash Sink.
31A-12-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at frontline Hand Wash Sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Establishment has no probe thermometer available.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag hanging jacket , bag on restaurant equipment, food packets. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dusty portable fan by reach in cooler / make table.
36-50-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Hand Wash Sink by Three compartment sink
29-11-4
61
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
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. No proof of any employee training available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test strips available **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to obtain. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at kitchen dispenser. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : supplied. **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Encrusted and soiled dough press machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to clean **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Heavily Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers , and walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile above oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling vents. Kitchen and bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. make table/Reach in cooler with heavily torn gaskets, not tight seal, ice build up interior of cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to fix **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Multiple locations in kitchen and walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. make table/Reach in cooler gaskets torn. Not providing tight seal. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled counters and shelves in kitchen. Soiled tracks of pizza racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Heavily soiled interior of make table/Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to clean **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to move. **Time Extended**
25-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to fix. **Time Extended**
29-19-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall by mixer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-15: At callback : Time needed to clean. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
35
Jan 9, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars Pizza on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars Pizza.
How does Little Caesars Pizza compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Little Caesars Pizza most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Little Caesars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesars Pizza have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Little Caesars Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.
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