LITTLE CAESARS
7645 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 15 visits since April 2024
APR 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
4 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Emailed to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2015044992 | Oct 7, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 | $600 |
| 5--2015000218 | Dec 12, 2014 | Jan 23, 2015 | $360 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Prep person in back washed hands and used soiled cloth towel to dry hands
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At back handsink in back prep area no paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink up front next to pizza cutting area no soap, soap removed, container was damaged
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black Bowl with no handle used as a scooper for Parmesan cheese
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened personal water bottle over pizza cutting area, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cell phone stored on pizza cutting station, manager moved
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on four door pizza flip top cooler torn on left 1st door
Food stored on floor. Cases of Detroit style deep dish crust stored on floor of walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Four door reach in cooler unit frozen solid inside
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing over cooler dough storage area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan covers in walk in cooler soiled with dust, -Four door gasket soiled with food debris. -shelf over bread cutting area soiled with grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored resting in mop sink nesting in its wetness
Oct 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around door of walk in cooler soiled with black mold like substance Around reach in cooler doors
Aug 26, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around door of walk in cooler soiled with black mold like substance Around reach in cooler doors
Aug 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48f sausage 50f cheese 49f sauce 45f cooked mushrooms 50f Reach in flip top pizza cooler
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around door of walk in cooler soiled with black mold like substance Around reach in cooler doors
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48f sausage 50f cheese 49f sauce 45f cooked mushrooms 50f Reach in flip top pizza cooler
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around door of walk in cooler soiled with black mold like substance Around reach in cooler doors
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 48f sausage 50f cheese 49f sauce 45f cooked mushrooms 50f Reach in flip top pizza cooler
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Lid was placed under trash can, manager placed on top correctly
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around door of walk in cooler soiled with black mold like substance Around reach in cooler doors
Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of wing trays stored on floor, moved to shelf
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container that store pizza toppings, on pizza line mushrooms, sausage and cheese containers
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken off
Nov 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container that store pizza toppings, on pizza line mushrooms, sausage and cheese containers
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken off
Nov 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushrooms 52f beef 49f cheese 50f ham 52f Pizza line cooler, placed on ice
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.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container that store pizza toppings, on pizza line mushrooms, sausage and cheese containers
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over pizza station
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken off
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water at handsink in rear of kitchen not working. No water comes out when knob is turned
Nov 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushrooms 52f beef 49f cheese 50f ham 52f Pizza line cooler, placed on ice
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.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container that store pizza toppings, on pizza line mushrooms, sausage and cheese containers
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over pizza station
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken off
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water at handsink in rear of kitchen not working. No water comes out when knob is turned
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushrooms 52f beef 49f cheese 50f ham 52f Pizza line cooler, placed on ice
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Cover was under the trash can to give it height, cover placed on top on thrash can to provide covered swinging lid
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of open yeast on floor in walk in cooler. Manager moved to shelf
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container that store pizza toppings, on pizza line mushrooms, sausage and cheese containers
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over pizza station
Open dumpster lid. Plaza shared dumpster, manager closed lid
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer broken off
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water at handsink in rear of kitchen not working. No water comes out when knob is turned
Jun 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucets at front handsink next to pizza line
May 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Marcus Jean 12-18-23
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.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Clear containers where pizza sauce and cheese are stored on make line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucets at front handsink next to pizza line
Apr 26, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink at dish area unable to function, no water supply, knobs broken from underneath.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Marcus Jean 12-18-23
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Clear containers where pizza sauce and cheese are stored on make line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucets at front handsink next to pizza line
Apr 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Handsink at dish area unable to function, no water supply, knobs broken from underneath.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Marcus Jean 12-18-23
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed to operator
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handsink on pizza line, employee turned on knob from bottom of sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag of employee items stored in walk in cooler over dough, moved
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler, cases of cheese and cases of dough mix stored on floor,
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked Clear containers where pizza sauce and cheese are stored on make line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucets at front handsink next to pizza line
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.