Little Caesars

5502 S Dale Mabry Hwy Unit D, Tampa, FL 33611
Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Little Caesars, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Little Caesars' latest score of 90 sits above the Tampa average of 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Darius Stewart no certified food manager training at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: No manager on duty at time of callback and employees can't locate the certified manager training. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Darius Stewart no certified food manager training at time of inspection **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on stack clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection. **Warning**
16-48-4
82
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
31B-05-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-04-4
70
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 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. **Warning**
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 beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee lemonade over prep surface in kitchen. Operator removed drink during the inspection **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Change of management. Emailed educational package that has choking poster for new management to print out and display. **Warning**
51-13-4
74
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage can blocking hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator moved during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
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 - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with other tenants in strip mall. Shared dumpster with other tenants in strip mall. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bagged garbage around dumpster during inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall -Dumpster lid open. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry during inspection. Operator set mop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
64
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre made pizzas on moving rack 70-73 f. Moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storage of drain stoppers and sponge **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets and back pack **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of pizza sauce **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon/ spatula in flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
52
Nov 4, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Little Caesars last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.

How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Little Caesars most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Little Caesars means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Little Caesars inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars is inspected around three times per year on average.