Little Caesars
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Little Caesars stretching back to 2024. Little Caesars was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 88, which Little Caesars' 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not able to produce signed employee reporting agreements showing workers are informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Corrective action (CA): Workers shall sign the agreement, & signed forms are to be maintained on-site for verification.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Restroom not stocked with paper towels. CA: Hand sinks shall be supplied with paper towels for hand drying. Dispenser refilled.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like growth on wall behind dish sink.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Written notification not provided to consumers declaring the presence of any major food allergen as an ingredient in unpackaged foods.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
74
Sep 12, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
Inspector notes: Establishment not following written procedures as required for using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Corrective action: Establishment shall follow the approved written procedure for Ready Rack holding, and written procedures shall be maintained on site.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Inspection report not displayed.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Back door propped open. Keep exterior doors closed to prevent the entry of pests.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of pizza sauce from previous day's delivery still stored on floor in back room. Corrective action: Store food supplies at least 6 inches above the floor. Boxes moved to storage shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
74
Aug 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Pizzas utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) observed on storage rack without a timer indicating time of discard. Corrective action: Establishment shall follow approved TPHC procedures as submitted to the State. Prep time verified and timers started.
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed employee reporting agreements verifying workers are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Corrective action: All workers shall read and sign the agreement, and signed forms are to be kept on site for verification by the Health Department. Blank forms left with PIC.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Back door propped open. Keep exterior doors closed to prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee's plastic drink mug stored above food on pizza prep line. Corrective action: Drinks stored at work stations shall be in single-use cups with lids and straws, and stored to prevent contamination to FEULSS. Drink cup moved manager station.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Worker observed prepping pizzas while wearing multiple bracelets. Bracelets removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Worker observed prepping pizzas without a hair restraint. Worker donned a hat.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
64
Feb 4, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not aware of reportable symptoms & illnesses; unable to explain reporting requirements and when to exclude or restrict sick employees. Corrective action (CA): PIC shall be familiar with symptoms, illnesses, and reporting requirements.
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC unable to produce signed employee reporting agreement for randomly selected employee that shows they are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. CA: All employees/conditional employees shall sign the reporting agreement, and signed forms shall be available for review by the Health Dept.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed old food splatter on wall above pizza make table; observed mold buildup on walls in dish pit.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Sep 3, 2024
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed improper wash/rinse/sanitizing procedure of 3-compartment sink (not submerging utensils in sanitizer). CA: Utensils shall be properly cleaned and sanitized per the Rule.
511-6-1.05(8)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not able to produce signed employee reporting agreement for worker on shift. Corrective action (CA): Employees shall read and sign the employee reporting agreement, and signed forms are to be kept on site for verification by Health Dept. Employee signed agreement.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door left open.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grime/debris on floors and walls throughout establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed numerous live flies in establishment. Observed small rodent droppings in back room. Front door not fully self-closing.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed corn meal stored in bulk container without lid. CA: Food shall be stored covered to protect against contamination. Lid placed on container.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plastic pans stacked wet on clean dish shelf in back.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
61
Aug 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Ham in pizza prep cooler held at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Ham discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris on can opener blade. CA: Can opener blade shall be kept clean to sight and touch. Blade cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed numerous flies in establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee drink in a plastic sports bottle observed stored at dough prep station. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen shall be in single-use cups with lids and straws. Drink removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed flour and cornmeal stored in bulk containers without lids. CA: Food shall be covered to protect against contamination. Lids placed on containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Flour and corn meal stored in bulk containers without labels to identify contents. Labels added.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees working without hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Faucet steadily leaking at 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grime and debris on floors and walls.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored next to food on shelf in walk-in cooler (WIC).
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Front door doesn't completely self-close and stays open.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
50
Mar 5, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken wings in make table bottom not marked with a discard date of 7 days max. Corrective action (CA): All cold held, ready-to-eat (RTE) time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held longer than 24 hours are to be marked with a 7 day discard date. Prep date verified and placed on container.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer concentration in cloth bucket measured at over 500 ppm. CA: Maintain quat sanitizer at 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer solution diluted to 200 ppm.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of mold and/or food debris on walls by 3-compartment sink, dough prep, and pizza line.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored above pizza dough in walk-in cooler (WIC). Store employee food on bottom shelf.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster lid left open.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
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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 Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars.
How does Little Caesars compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Little Caesars most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Little Caesars' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesars have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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 four times per year on average.
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