Little Caesar's
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
82
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Little Caesar's stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Canton average 86, so Little Caesar's trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed concentration of quat sanitizer in 3-compartment sink 0ppm. Sanitizer was not dispensing from line and employee was actively washing dishes. Concentration must be 150-400 ppm or as specified on manufacturers instructions. COS by replacing pieces on line and remaking at 300 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no date and time documentation on pizza sauce cups as required by variance. COS by placing date and time on sauce
511-6-1.10(5)(c)
82
Nov 6, 2025
Followup
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The most recent score is a 62/U from 10/30/25 but the score posted was a 71/C from 4/29/25. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles above oven in moderate disrepair. Must fix.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food while wearing watches and bracelets. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS by removing.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
86
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed various pizzas and pizza pulls in warmer cabinet being hot held at temperature less than 135°F. Temperatures ranged between 121-125°F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above when being hot-held. The gaskets of cabinet is in disrepair; gaskets on kitchen side have been torn off and gaskets on front side are in disrepair. SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no valid written procedure for pre-topped pizzas utilizing time as a public health control. Also, employees were not knowledgeable on procedure and do not know how to follow; employees were also unable to explain how the timer system works. Towards end of inspection the timer was stopped and CFSM stated it was broken. There must be a better TPHC procedure in place. If timer does not work consider switching to hand writing time or using another labeling system to show time.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed concentration of quat sanitizer in 3-compartment sink <150ppm. Concentration must be 150-400 ppm or as specified on manufacturers instructions. COS by remaking at 300 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed no person in charge (PIC) present at time of inspection. Employees were not knowledgeable on food safety practices. There must always be a PIC present who is knowledgeable on food safety during operation. CFSM came towards end of inspection.
511-6-1.03(2)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed employee health policy missing for half of the staff. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect analog thermometer inside of warmer cabinet. Max temperature on thermometers placed in unit was 80ºF. Minimum hot holding temperature is 135ºF therefore, thermometers placed inside must reflect that and range above 80ºF.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed all employees preparing food without wearing hair restraints. All hair was longer than 1/2 inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food while wearing dangling bracelets. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS by removing.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The score posted was the previous inspection from 4/29/25. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Today's score must be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets of one warmer cabinet in significant disrepair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Must install new gaskets.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles above oven in moderate disrepair. Must fix.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no lights in walk-in cooler. Cooler is nearly pitch black. Must fix within 4 days.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Jul 27, 2025
Followup
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) in prep top unit being cold held above 41°F. PIC stated she just cleaned the unit, however, TCS foods were stored inside and the cooler was unplugged. TCS foods must be stored at 41°F or below. COS by plugging in unit. Temperatures of TCS foods dropped. NOTE: Health Authority recommends not cleaning prep top unit during operating hours. Clean unit at night to help avoid unnecessary temperature abuse.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese pizza in warmer cabinet being hot held at temperature less than 135°F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above when being hot-held. The gaskets of cabinet is in severe disrepair. SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on uncooked pizzas utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC). Also observed initial temperature of cheese for uncooked pizzas starting in the danger zone at 52°F (cheese came from prep top unit that was unplugged). 2. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;P (III) The food temperature does not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 4 hours from the time it was rendered a time/temperature control for safety food; and (IV) Th...
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no date and time documentation on pizza sauce cups as required by variance. COS by placing date and time on sauce cups.
511-6-1.10(5)(c)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no analog thermometer inside of warmer cabinet.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed all employees preparing food without wearing hair restraints. All hair was longer than 1/2 inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report of 71/C from 4/29/25 not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS by posting score.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets of one warmer cabinet in severe disrepair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Must install new gaskets.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed physical facilities in severe disrepair. 1. There is a significant amount of missing floor tiles with exposed concrete throughout front and back kitchen areas. 2. Ceiling tiles are dirty and in very poor condition. One tile is completely missing above oven 3. Cove basing throughout entire kitchen has completely fallen off wall 4. Grout in warewash are is low and holding standing water. *PIC stated that repairs are scheduled to take place 8/4/25-8/6/25.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed large game machine that's not in use stored in back kitchen area. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
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Apr 29, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese pizza in warmer cabinet being hot held at temperature less than 135°F. TCS foods shall be maintained at 135°F or above when being hot-held. The gaskets of cabinet is in severe disrepair. SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS. COS by discarding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no time documentation on pizzas in Zone 3 of pizza rack. Also observed no written procedure.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with chippable nail polish preparing pizzas with bare hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer at 3-comp sink at 0 ppm due to chemical tube not being properly connected. Quat sanitizer must be maintained at 150-400 ppm. COS by correcting to 300 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer dispenser at 3-comp sink in disrepair. Must fix.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed physical facilities in severe disrepair. 1. There is a significant amount of missing floor tiles with exposed concrete throughout front and back kitchen areas. 2. Ceiling tiles are dirty and in very poor condition. One tile is completely missing above oven 3. Cove basing throughout entire kitchen has completely fallen off wall 4. Grout in warewash are is low and holding standing water. ALL PHYSICAL FACILITES MUST BE REPAIRED WITHIN 60 DAYS. THE AREAS LISTED ABOVE HAVE BEEN IN DISREPAIR FOR YEARS. FAILURE TO CORRECT WILL LEAD TO FURTHER ACTION.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed several flies swarming in front and back kitchen areas.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quat sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no analog thermometer inside of warmer cabinet.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several employees preparing food without wearing hair restraints. All hair was longer than 1/2 inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets of one warmer cabinet in severe disrepair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. Must install new gaskets.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Sep 26, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer in 3-compartment sink. Facility has a sanitizer connected to 3-comp sink feeder, but it is not properly dispensing sanitizer. COS by adding quat sanitizer manually to sink to 400 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee touch ready-to-eat bread sticks with bare hands while packaging to be served. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. P COS by discarding bread sticks.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several floor tiles missing in the kitchen and missing cove base. Must install new tiles with cove base. Observed ceiling tiles visibly unclean and some beginning to warp, exposing ceiling insulation above oven. Must clean/repair ceiling tiles. Observed mold build up on ceiling vent above 3-comp sink. Must clean ASAP. Observed areas of low grout near 3-comp sinking. Must regrout flooring.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding temperatures in the prep cooler. *See temperature observations. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. All TCS foods discarded in prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1B - proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed moldy chicken wings in prep top cooler. COS discarded chicken wings.
511-6-1.04(8)(a)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy in place. CA:The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee: 1. Has any of the following symptoms: (i) Vomiting, P (ii) Diarrhea, P (iii) Jaundice, P (iv) Sore throat with fever, P or (v) A lesion containing pus such...
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer being used. Facility has a sanitizer, however it is not connected to 3-comp sink feeder. No sanitizer is being used for dishes. MUST CORRECT ASAP.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food not covered on prep top cooler and on racks on either side of prep cooler. All food was discarded due to inadequate cold holding temperatures.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food employees preparing food without hair restraint. COS by wearing hats.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report from 12/03/2021 posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several floor tiles missing in the kitchen. Must install new tiles with cove base. Observed ceiling tiles visibly unclean and some beginning to warp, exposing ceiling insulation above oven. Must clean/repair ceiling tiles. Observed mold build up on ceiling vent above 3-comp sink. Must clean ASAP. Observed areas of low grout and standing water near 3-comp sinking. Must regrout flooring. Observed mop stored improperly in mop sink along with a dust pan. Mop sink leaking. Must repair leak and properly store mop to allow air-drying.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies on and around prep top cooler and one fly within a closed container. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesar's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar's on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar's.
How does Little Caesar's compare to other restaurants in Canton?
Little Caesar's most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Canton average of 86.
Has Little Caesar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Little Caesar's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Little Caesar's 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 Caesar's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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