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LITTLE CAESARS 638

116 SEBRING SQ · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3436247
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8725273
DBPR license3800603

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#9High Priority03F-02-5

High 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed two boxes of cheese pizza with no time mark, operator stated they were made at 10:30 am and discarded both pizzas stating she did not realize the stamp was not working when they were printed out. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarning
#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed equipment cleaner in a spray bottle on a prep table next to a reach in freezer and a spray bottle hanging on a prep table next to the ovens, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 3

#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in front of kitchen had equipment blocking making it not accessible, employee moved the equipment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate53A-02-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed the dispenser is not working and unable to get paper towels out in the front restroom in lobby area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in the kitchen area are soiled, and light covers in the kitchen have accumulated dust. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed one drink on pizza boxes towards back of kitchen, and four drinks located on a food prep table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator with a bracelet and a watch on while prepping food. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee prepping without a hair restraint or beard guard on. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic35B-08-4

Basic – Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed one fly sticky tape hanging from the ceiling towards back of kitchen, employee removed and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign in the employee bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket around walk in cooler door is soiled and the fan blades in the walk in cooler have dust on them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in a bucket in the mop sink area, not air drying. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:30 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
3 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.