LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #227
4515 N PINE IS RD, Sunrise FL 33351 · 954.493.9883
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found -Observed 4 live flying insects landing on walls next to exit door and 2 next to 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025066495 | Aug 12, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2023016784 | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 19, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager certification available at this time.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 4 live flying insects landing on walls next to exit door and 2 next to 3 compartment sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mushrooms cold held at 48F and ham at 44F in flip top cooler. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed both items to reach in freezer for quick chill.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified food manager certification available at this time.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling due to air conditioners not working properly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee drinking water stored in reach in freezer not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with long ineffective hair restraint.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoops with handle stored inside walk container with sausages. Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
Aug 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed: 4 small flying insects over triple sink area, not landing or touching anything 3 small flying insets in mop sink area, landing on mop sink 4 small flying insects on back storage shelf 2 small flying insects in employee bathroom
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 10ppm)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In mozzarella cheese, inside pizza prep flip top, observed bowls used as scoop
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm)
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed: 4 small flying insects over triple sink area, not landing or touching anything 3 small flying insets in mop sink area, landing on mop sink 4 small flying insects on back storage shelf 2 small flying insects in employee bathroom
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 10ppm)
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In mozzarella cheese, inside pizza prep flip top, observed bowls used as scoop
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm)
Aug 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect in storage area not touching or landing on anything 3 small flying insects flying and landing on floor drain next to walk in cooler 2 small flying insect in back storage area, not touching or landing on anything.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Purple drinking container left on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival observed employee not wearing a hair restraint. Employee donned hat
Aug 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect in storage area not touching or landing on anything 3 small flying insects flying and landing on floor drain next to walk in cooler 2 small flying insect in back storage area, not touching or landing on anything.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 25ppm). Operator remade to 100
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Purple drinking container left on prep table
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival observed employee not wearing a hair restraint. Employee donned hat
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 25ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing a watch during food prep
Jun 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Prep flip top; cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 1 hour. Moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Observed flip top not working, per operator unit does not work.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed pizza prep flip top not keeping food cold. Per operator unit does not work.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. 3CS handwash sink slow to drain.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Upon arrival, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator remade to proper 100ppm.
Apr 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink 50ppm upon arrival. Operator remade to proper 100ppm
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Niubys Curbelo, unable to provide manager certificate
No soap provided at handwash sink near back prep area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license.
Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing solution in three compartment sink contains food debris.
Aug 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (70F - Cold Holding) on pizza prep today. Per employee 45 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed with operator TPHC and emailed form.
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish preparing pizza without wearing intact gloves.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad in hand washing sink in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Bags of flour stored on store room floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container handle in contact with flour. Operator removed
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open plastic water bottles in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust inside walk in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops being stored in the mop sink. Operator removed remove and stored in a manner to allow to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution 0 Ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in prep area. Employee elevated.
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