LITTLE CAESARS
3541 UNIVERSITY BLVD WEST, Jacksonville FL 32217
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in front lobby.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2024029527 | Mar 18, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $600 |
| 5--2019049065 | Sep 13, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, degreaser, by food scale. Moved by manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No Time Temperature Controlled for Safety form for 30. In hold pizzas in frontline hot box. emailed copy. ( owner change )
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism at rear exit door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at rear Three compartment sink sanitizer dispenser.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage 48°. Ham 50°. Shredded cheese 49°. Make table. Sausage 48° cooler. Items Moved by manager. Placed about 2 hrs ago.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic jug in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
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. Cooler not holding potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety).foods to 41° or below. Sausage 48°. Ham 50°. Shredded cheese 49°. Make table. Sausage 48° cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee clothing on top of food service utensils.
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour on floor by rear of kitchen.
Objectionable odors in rear kitchen or other areas of the establishment. Odor from rear of kitchen by Three compartment sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in front lobby.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer.
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 any employee training.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on top of restaurant food in walk in cooler. Moved by manager.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at rear Hand Wash Sink.
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor by rear grease trap.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Closure sign covered by another sign describing equipment down
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler : Cheese 49°, 49°, 49°. 50°, 49°. About 5 boxes Wings 49° 49° 2 boxes. make table/Reach in cooler : sausage 50°. pork 50°, shredded cheese 50°. Wings 50°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table/Reach in cooler : sausage 50°. Pork 50°. Shredded cheese 50°. Wings 50°. Walk in cooler sausage 49°. Pork 51°. Shredded cheese 50°. Wings 50°.
Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Ambient temperature of walk in cooler 49°. Ambient temperature of make table/Reach in cooler 50°. Establishment has no other cold holding units available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear and kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. make table/Reach in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand wash sign at rear sink.
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