LITTLE CAESARS
207 S ORANGE ST, Starke FL 32091 · 8015125883
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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MAR 24
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MAY 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live lizard observed in back of kitchen by mop sink. Also, dead roach on floor in same area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2016006149 | Feb 3, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 7, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on floor under shelf and in the corner of the hallway containing walk in cooler and three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach at entrance to walk in cooler. Observed one dead roach on floor by the mop sink. Per operator pest control sprayed the previous day. Operator swept and discarded the dead roaches.
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line pizza oven tracks have build up of food debris. Speed racks in walk in cooler with food debris build up.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 6 dead roaches on floor under shelf and in the corner of the hallway containing walk in cooler and three compartment sink. Observed one dead roach at entrance to walk in cooler. Observed one dead roach on floor by the mop sink. Per operator pest control sprayed the previous day. Operator swept and discarded the dead roaches.
Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain in front of walk in cooler missing cover.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on single service pizza boxes.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, employee personal food on shelf with food for customers.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf by walk in cooler, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler fan guards broken off, exposed fan.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind, under pizza oven has build up of debris.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Cook line reach in cooler has exposed insulation from metal interior splitting from cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Cook line hood filters have grease/debris build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line reach in cooler interior soiled with old food debris in cracks of base.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Dust pan for cleaning the floor stored on wrapped single service pizza boxes. Employee relocated.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Prepared pizzas held in zone 1 on speed shelf timer not started, per operator just placed out, time started and will discard or cook before timer goes off.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Speed racks in walk in cooler with debris build up along shelves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in unisex restroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No current license available.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover to floor drain in front of walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of pizza sauce containers. Operator relocated.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food in walk in cooler on shelf over pizza sauce.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees jacket on top of bulk flour. Operator relocated the jacket.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two employees actively working with food with no beard guards.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler on cook line with broken top portion of lid.
Food stored on floor. Bottles of soda stored on the floor of the front lobby.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. On the cooked side of the pizza oven, debris build up on tracks.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop heads stored in mop sink. Operator hung to dry.
Apr 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen dry storage and by three compartment sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Operator scheduled to replace the tiles on the following Monday.
Mar 18, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing 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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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ At time of inspection the establishment is open and operating with over 5 customers served during inspection. The operator has applied for license with the division but is not able to be issued a license due to ceiling tiles in kitchen area being not smooth and easily cleanable. Ceiling tiles set to be replaced the following Monday.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Yellow chemical spray bottle of sanitizer on the prep table by the cutting board. Operator relocated the spray bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pizza oven conveyor belt tracks have build up of food debris.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen dry storage and by three compartment sink not smooth and easily cleanable. Operator scheduled to replace the tiles on the following Monday.
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top reach in cooler missing door handle at cooler top closest to the front counter.
Floors, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of food debris staining on walls and ceiling tiles. Ceiling vents have accumulation of dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Per operator signage removed from the wall for cleaning.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up. Walk in cooler door gasket has mold like substance build up.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster lid open.
Utensils in poor condition. Clean plastic containers with cracked edges stored on the shelf by the three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored with mop heads in the mop sink.
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live lizard observed in back of kitchen by mop sink. Also, dead roach on floor in same area.
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 plan for biohazard event. Provided DBPR form during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris buildup on pizza belt.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager who has been manager for 6 months with no CFM training. Also, 4 employees on duty with no CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from hand wash sink, person in charge provided.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees.
Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Metal wrap basting brush in use for oil.
Debris stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean dishware with staining, grease buildup.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee items in walk in cooler stored above food to be served to customers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on cases of food, drinks in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling items with bare hand contact wearing dangling bracelet.
Food stored on floor. Case of pepperoni on floor in walk in cooler.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Ceiling tiles with staining, grease accumulation on ceiling throughout kitchen. Grease buildup on wall behind oven.. Floors with grease buildup around grease trap. Floors by mixer with food debris buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of mixer with heavy debris buildup. Speed rack in walk in cooler with debris buildup.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
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