LITTLE CAESARS
8614 BAYMEADOWS RD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.737.1414
Last inspected Sep 22, 2025 · 6 visits since November 2023
NOV 23
NOV 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Observed timers not on for premade pizza stored in zones in kitchen on speed racks. Person in charge states were made less than 1 hour ago. Person in charge set timer.
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021005306 | Jul 22, 2020 | Mar 17, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle personal phone, then place pepperoni on pizza without hand wash after handling phone. Spoke to person in charge who washed hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink set up and in use at 0ppm. Sanitizer testing at 0ppm coming out of hose at dispenser. Employee hand mixed until reading 200ppm.
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. Observed timers not on for premade pizza stored in zones in kitchen on speed racks. Person in charge states were made less than 1 hour ago. Person in charge set timer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of warmers at front line with debris buildup on fan element. Also, debris buildup on can opener blade.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed oil dispenser stored in back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. One manager on site working at establishment for two months with no proof of CFM.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from back hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge provided.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles damaged/ missing at back door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exit end of pizza oven with debris buildup on hood filters. Exterior of multiple clean pans with char/ debris buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in kitchen missing label. Person in charge labeled.
Nov 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dough, wipe hands on clothes, then return to handling dough. Spoke to employee who washed hands.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Quatanery ammonium at triple sink testing at 0ppm. Person in charge remade and retested at 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, sausage, ham, sausage 44-51F in pizza make line. Observed gap in containers, items unlidded. Person in charge states unit was off for approximately 15 minutes. Turned item back on. Moved items to walk in cooler to cool rapidly.
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. Pizzas on speed racks made 1 hr ago per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked with remaining time. Also, pizza sauce out at room temperature with no time mark. Person in charge states made within the last hours, marked appropriately.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles chipped in multiple areas of kitchen, by back door.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Trash on ground around shared dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket to walk in cooler will mold like substance buildup.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Observed odor by grease trap by triple sink.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. No proof of training for employees working longer than 60 days.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Zep spray bottle used in direct contact with oil. No indication bottle is food safe. Person in charge unable to provide information indicating it is food safe.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In make line, ham at 46F. Item double panned at line, other items not double panned at 41F. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler. Walk in cooler cheese, chicken 44-45F. Person in charge states has had unit open to move dough racks in and out. Ambient temperature of unit 47F during inspection. Called for service during inspection.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One CFM with expired training.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Person in charge unable to provide probe thermometer. Missing ambient thermometer in walk in cooler, make line.
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 of training for employees working longer than 60 days.
Ceiling tile missing. Above clean dish rack by triple sink. Also, observed cove molding separating from wall in back kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with long hair not wearing hair restraint. Also employee with nail polish working with exposed food without gloves.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Light visible under back door.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container with jalepenos in bottom of make line cracked.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of flour unlabeled in kitchen. Person in charge labeled.
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.