Little Caesars
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Little Caesars has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting Little Caesars on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
9 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris accumulation on top surface of pizza oven. Repeat.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open after last use.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster drain plug not present on dumpster. Repeat.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Wet mop not hung to air dry after use.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling vents have accumulation of dust located above office desk and in employee rest room.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on cases of drinks in kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee beverage stored on top surface of pizza make table. CA: Store employee drinks below and separate from food preparation surfaces. Recommend storage on office desk. Repeat. COS- Drink moved to office desk.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing bracelets during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Food pans stacked wet after washing.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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Jul 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Mushrooms and ham cold held at pizza make table at temperatures above 41F. CA: Cold hold all TCS food at 41F or below. COS- PIC discarded mushrooms and ham.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Employee drink stored on kitchen work table. CA: Employee drinks to be stored on employee desk separate from work surfaces in kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Double layer of food pans arranged in top section of pizza make table preventing proper air flow for cold holding food. COS- PIC arranged pans in single layer.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food debris on top surface of pizza oven and on unused floor mixer.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster drain plug not present.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
70
Jan 8, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pans of wings cooling in WI cooler arranged in stacked and covered containers. CA: Cool TCS foods in shallow, uncovered pans to promote rapid cooling. COS-Employee rearranged pans in single layer and uncovered.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing bracelet during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Dishware stacked wet after washing.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster drain plug not present.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open after last use.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent at office desk. Repeat.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee jacket stored on bottled beverages and cell phone stored on kitchen work surfaces.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Container of bulk parmesan cheese stored on kitchen shelf without label as to identity of contents. COS PIC labeled container of parmesan cheese.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Covered trash can not available in rest room for disposal of feminine hygiene products.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster drain plug not present on dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent at office.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Self closure mechanism not functioning at kitchen rear door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
78
Jan 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wings, ham and mushrooms cold held at temperature of 46F in walk-in (WI) cooler. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods to be cold held at 41F or below. PIC discarded TCS food in WI.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pitcher stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sink to be kept accessible at all times. Person in charge (PIC) removed pitcher from sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Boxes of pizza sauce stored on floor near rear door.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Splash guard not present to protect food preparation table from splash at kitchen hand wash sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food preparation. PIC issued ball cap to employee.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: WI cooler not able to maintain food temperature at 41F. CA: PIC scheduled service for repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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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 Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?
Across the inspection record, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.
How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Little Caesars most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Caesars 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars is inspected around two times per year on average.
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