Little Caesars Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
61
Score
Little Caesars Pizza has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 13 violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 75, which Little Caesars Pizza's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On shelf of warewashing area, clean large sauce containers with mold like substance on side of container. Food debris build up on tracks of conveyor oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. At time of inspection unable to provide proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic ceiling tile by bathroom with large hole of the drop ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer with torn door gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around dough mixer with build up of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease dripping forming on side of hood system. Visible staining on ceiling tiles around pizza oven.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour container with scoop handle buried in product.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler with dust build up.
23-03-4
61
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: At time of follow up inspection food handler training certificates arrived without training material books for International Food Service Executive Association, operator waiting for training materials to arrive. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain relief medicine of waxed food contact paper on storage shelf. Operator relocated the pain medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. While pizzas held on time with no time tracking. Operator waiting for repair or replacement timer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep line with build up of food debris.
22-02-4
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. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2024. Operator has current license to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of the reach in freezer. Operator relocated the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling/wall of cook line by air vent with dust build up. Floor by prep station with debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup with no handles in cheese container on the cook line. Discussed with operator and relocated.
10-06-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.
51-18-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor. Operator relocated the sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
43
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Full rack of pre assembled pizza held on rack next to make cooler, no timer started. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle water stored on front handwash sink. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on top of bulk corn meal container. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at pizza racks in disrepair. Floor at dough mixer in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under prep tables and equipment soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter, open case of red pepper stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At make cooler, cups and scoops stored in cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough mixer and dough baller have build up. Exterior back of pizza conveyer oven, including fan covers, have build up. Exterior of bulk flour and corn meal containers soiled. Lower shelves in prep area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Pre assembled pizza held on racks in kitchen for 1 hour with no timer started. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Powder pesticide used inside establishment. Powder observed sprinkled on floor under front counter. Person in charge states it is a pesticide for insects.
41-25-4
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. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure for biohazard cleanup. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth stored in front hand wash sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. Also, paper towel dispenser not working in employee restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employee on duty during inspection.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and vape stored on interior side of pizza boxes. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of cornmeal stored on floor in dry storage area. Also in walk in cooler cases of sauce stored on floor. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough press and mixer with food debris buildup. Fans on pizza oven closest to reach in freezer with dust buildup. Plastic shields around oven with grease buildup. Food debris on racks for pre assembled pizzas. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Grease buildup observed on exterior of clean pitchers and on handles of pizza cutters in clean dish area.
16-48-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Maketop with standing water and food debris.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised, **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Fixtures in disrepair. Faucet in employee restroom missing handle.
32-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup under equipment. Floors with damage by mixer, in walk in cooler. Door frame with damage at back door. Hole in wall around piping at triple sink. Some ceiling tiles are porous.
36-73-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor around mop sink.
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep and on shelf above prep table. Moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
29
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers on duty during inspection with no proof of CFM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Manager on duty has been assistant manager since 2020. GM has been manager since late April per person in charge. No proof of CFM. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars Pizza on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars Pizza.
How does Little Caesars Pizza compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Little Caesars Pizza most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Little Caesars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesars Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Caesars Pizza 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 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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