Little Caesars
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2025
43
Score
Inspectors have visited Little Caesars four times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 12 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Little Caesars' 43 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Mar 18, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live lizard observed in back of kitchen by mop sink. Also, dead roach on floor in same area.
35A-09-4
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 plan for biohazard event. Provided DBPR form during inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris buildup on pizza belt.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager who has been manager for 6 months with no CFM training. Also, 4 employees on duty with no CFM.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from hand wash sink, person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal wrap basting brush in use for oil.
14-14-4
Basic - Debris stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean dishware with staining, grease buildup.
16-48-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee items in walk in cooler stored above food to be served to customers. **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on cases of food, drinks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling items with bare hand contact wearing dangling bracelet.
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of pepperoni on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling tiles with staining, grease accumulation on ceiling throughout kitchen. Grease buildup on wall behind oven.. Floors with grease buildup around grease trap. Floors by mixer with food debris buildup. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer with heavy debris buildup. Speed rack in walk in cooler with debris buildup. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
42-01-4
32
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects in back of kitchen by mop sink. Also observed one insect on floor in kitchen, it was killed and discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand wash sink at kitchen. Person in charge provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler stored above cases of pepperoni.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on prep table, also employee phone on shelf above make line.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor with damage by mop sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed containers in clean dish area with cracked edges.
14-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food buildup on clean containers at clean dish area.
16-48-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceilings in establishment with dust above make line, triple sink. Also, several ceiling tiles in back of kitchen are porous tiles.
36-34-5
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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 Feb 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.
How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Starke?
Little Caesars most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Starke average of 69.
Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent 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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