Inspection Report

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LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

1245 E LAFAYETTE STREET · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 9, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3428263
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8700898
DBPR license4703449

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch cellphone with gloves on and then touch pepperoni with same gloves, no glove change.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara 54F, per employee placed 30 minutes ago, employee replaced marinara **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed. No paper towels at either handwashing sinks.

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained and AC vents with dust accumulation.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone on prep table.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers in ware wash area.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in back of kitchen area with food and mold like substance near dunnage rack, handwashing sink, dough maker.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed pepperoni stored in floor in walk in cooler.

#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch in working container not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 2:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.