LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA
841 N SR 19 · PALATKA · Putnam County · FL 32177
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-25-4High Priority – Powder pesticide used inside establishment. Powder observed sprinkled on floor under front counter. Person in charge states it is a pesticide for insects.
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pre assembled pizza held on racks in kitchen for 1 hour with no timer started. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure for biohazard cleanup. Provided during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth stored in front hand wash sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. Also, paper towel dispenser not working in employee restroom. **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employee on duty during inspection.
Basic 11
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor around mop sink.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep and on shelf above prep table. Moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and vape stored on interior side of pizza boxes. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
32-05-4Basic – Fixtures in disrepair. Faucet in employee restroom missing handle.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup under equipment. Floors with damage by mixer, in walk in cooler. Door frame with damage at back door. Hole in wall around piping at triple sink. Some ceiling tiles are porous.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of cornmeal stored on floor in dry storage area. Also in walk in cooler cases of sauce stored on floor. Person in charge raised. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough press and mixer with food debris buildup. Fans on pizza oven closest to reach in freezer with dust buildup. Plastic shields around oven with grease buildup. Food debris on racks for pre assembled pizzas. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Grease buildup observed on exterior of clean pitchers and on handles of pizza cutters in clean dish area.
35B-03-4Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Maketop with standing water and food debris.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised, **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:21 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.