Little Caesar's #4572
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
67
Score
Little Caesar's #4572 has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Houston average 88, so Little Caesar's #4572 trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Reinspection (002)
8 minor violations.
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Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
4-402.11(B)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place
5-501.114
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (a)inside the food establishment if the receptacles and units:(1)contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
No smoking signs not posted in public place
COH-21-244(a)
67
Mar 23, 2026
Routine Inspection (001)
9 minor violations.
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Evidence of pests or pest control inadequate
6-501.111(B)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not corrosion-resistant or cleanable
4-101.19
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
4-402.11(B)(1)
Equipment or utensils not clean
4-601.11(C)
Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place
5-501.114
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (b)with tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food establishment
5-501.113
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
6-501.12(A)
Physical facilities not in good repair
6-501.11
No smoking signs not posted in public place
COH-21-244(a)
64
Apr 8, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations.
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Refrigerated storage. refrigeration facilities. each mechanically refrigerated facility storing time/temperature controlled for safety (tcs) food shall be provided with numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only. . recording thermometers, accurate to 3°f if scaled in fahrenheit only, may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. thermometers that are scaled in celsius or dually scaled in celsius and fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±(1.05°c) in the intended range of use.
20-21.03(b)(01)
Containers. garbage / recyclables / returnables / refuse not kept in durable / easily cleanable / insect-proof and rodent-proof containers that do not leak and do not absorb liquids. plastic bags and wet-strength paper bags may be used to line the containers, and they may be used for storage inside the food establishment.
20-21.20(a)(01)
Containers. containers stored outside the establishment / dumpsters / compactors / compactor systems / receptacles / waste handling units for refuse / recyclables / and returnables not provided with tight-fitting lids / doors / covers, not kept covered when not in actual use. in containers designed with drains, drain plugs shall be in place at all times, except during cleaning.
20-21.20(a)(03)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
74
Sep 26, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Controlling pests, generally. effective measures intended to eliminate the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches, and other insects on the premises not utilized.
20-21.21(a)
Floor junctures. in all new or extensively remodeled establishments utilizing concrete / terrazzo / ceramic tile / similar flooring materials, and where water flush cleaning methods are used, the junctures between walls and floors not coved / not sealed. in all other cases, the juncture between walls and floors shall not present an open seam of more than one-thirty-second of an inch.
20-21.22(f)
Attachments. light fixtures / vent covers / wall-mounted fans / similar equipment not including decorative items attached to walls and ceilings not easily cleanable / not maintained in good repair / not kept clean.
20-21.23(g)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
(corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
\"no smoking\" signs or the international \"no smoking\" symbol not clearly and conspicuously posted in a public place where smoking is prohibited
21-244(a)
78
Mar 17, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority.
20-20(c)
General. at all times, including while being stored, prepared, displayed, served, received, or transported, food not protected from potential contamination by all agents, including dust, insects, rodents, toxic materials, cross-contamination, damaged or spoiled products, distressed merchandise, recalled products, unclean equipment and utensils, unnecessary handling, coughs and sneezes, flooding, draining, and overhead leakage or overhead drippage from condensation.
(corrected on site)
20-21.02(a)(01)
General. using shipping containers / milk / produce crates as storage racks / support shelves.
20-21.03(a)(02)c
General. bulk food removed from original container not stored in a container identifying the food by common name.
20-21.03(a)(06)
Hair restraint. while handling food or utensils, food employees not wearing effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair to prevent the contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint means any cap / hat / hair net made of fabric / cord / plastic / paper that effectively covers and holds hair in place. the use of effective hair restraints also applies to any exposed scalp or facial hair where there is the potential for contamination of food or food-contact surfaces. an effective hair restraint shall also be used in the partial or complete absence of scalp hair to preclude touching of the scalp and returning to food handling without hand-washing. facial hair restraints are not be required when facial hair is well-groomed and trimmed.
(corrected on site)
20-21.08(f)
Materials; general. multi-use equipment and utensils not designed, constructed and repaired with safe materials, including finishing materials / not corrosion-resistant and nonabsorbent / not smooth, easily cleanable and durable under conditions of normal use.
20-21.10(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean.
(corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
Signs clearly stating that smoking is prohibited within not conspicuously posted at every entrance to a public place.
21-244(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Caesar's #4572 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Caesar's #4572 on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Caesar's #4572?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Little Caesar's #4572.
How does Little Caesar's #4572 compare to other restaurants in Houston?
Little Caesar's #4572 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Houston average of 88.
Has Little Caesar's #4572's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Caesar's #4572 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Caesar's #4572 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 Caesar's #4572 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Caesar's #4572 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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