Little Caesars Pizza
Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025
74
Score
Little Caesars Pizza appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Restaurants in Athens average 88, so Little Caesars Pizza trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Two spray bottles not labeled with common name. Corrective action (CA): All transferred chemicals must be labeled with common name.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Mozzarella cheese scoop does not have a handle.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Pizza vent hood has buildup of grease.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Grout throughout kitchen worn down.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Light shield for light over center kitchen prep table is cracked.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT HANDSINK UNABLE TO REACH 85F. CA: ALL HANDSINKS MUST REACH AT LEAST 85F.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rear handwashing sink blocked and inaccessible due to large pitcher stored in sink. CA: Handwashing sinks must be used for handwashing purposes only and be accessible at all times. COS: Pitcher cleared.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOFT CHEESE, HAM, AND SAUSAGE STORED IN BOTTOM OF PREP. COOLER WITH NO DATE MARK. CA: ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) REMOVED FROM BULK PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH A 7-DAY DISCARD DATE.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE ON PIZZA LINE PREP TOP.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUTTER UNCOVERED ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. OBSERVED TWO JUGS OF VEGETABLE OIL WITH LIDS NOT ON ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. CA: ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED UNLESS ACTIVELY COOLING.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SCOOP FOR MOZZARELLA CHEESE DOES NOT HAVE A HANDLE. ALL SCOPPS MUST HAVE A HANDLE
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: GROUT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IS WORN AND HAS POOLING WATER. NEEDS REDONE ASAP. FLOORS AND WALLS BY 3-COMP SINK HAVE GRIME BUILD UP. NEED CLEANED.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT ABOVE CENTER KITCHEN PREP TABLE CRACKED. NEEDS REPLACED.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
58
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed posted certified food safety manager (cfsm) certificate expired 11/2/24. Provide current valid cfsm certificate by 12/21/24.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Repeat Item. Observed accumulations of grease, oil, debris, splash and dust on walls at dish line, prep table, make line and dough line. Also on walls around WIC, floors in WIC and door to WIC. Observed accumulations on fan grills of WIC and splash on ceiling in prep area. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 12/21/24.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Jul 25, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rear handwashing sink blocked and inaccessible due to large pitcher stored in sink. CA: Handwashing sinks must be used for handwashing purposes only and be accessible at all times. COS: Pitcher cleared.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Front handwashing sinks with no paper towels. CA: All handwashing sinks shall be stocked/equipped with drying provisions. COS: Paper towel restocked.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed 3-comp sanitizer solution with low (<150 ppm) quaternary ammonium concentration. CA: Ensure sanitizer solution utilizing quaternary ammonium maintain effective concentrations of 150-400ppm. Call repair tech for service.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease, oils, flour, dust and/ or debris on floor (Walk in cooler, prep table, pot sink, pizza oven), on walls (potsink and prep table), and on ceilings (potsink, prep table area). Also mop sink with heavy accumalation. Deep cleaning required.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Latest copy of inspection score not posted at drive through.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
67
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rear hand sink blocked and accessible due to large pitcher stored in sink. Hand sinks must only be used for handwashing and shall always be accessible. Pitcher removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed staff pizza being consumed at slicing station. Observed staff drinks in improper containers (travel mug, water bottles) at slicing station and rear prep table. Staff shall not eat at work stations. Staff drinks in food prep/handling areas shall be in single service cups with lids and straws. Store to avoid spill contamination. Pizza and drinks removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler open with pizza sauce and cheese uncovered while not in use. All food shall be covered unless active preparation is being done. Covers added.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, oils, flour, dust and/or debris on floors (WIC, Under prep tables, Pot sink, Pizza Oven), on walls (pot sink, and prep tables), and on ceiling (pot sink/prep table area). Also on WIC Fan grills. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 4/12/24.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed damaged light shields. Repair as needed by 4/12/24.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesars Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesars Pizza on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesars Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Little Caesars Pizza.
How does Little Caesars Pizza compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Little Caesars Pizza most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Little Caesars Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesars Pizza have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Caesars Pizza 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 Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesars Pizza is inspected around three times per year on average.
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