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LITTLE CAESARS

3541 UNIVERSITY BLVD WEST, Jacksonville FL 32217

Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2614972
Grade history
MAR 24
MAR 24
AUG 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 27 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in front lobby.
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2024029527Mar 18, 2024Jun 17, 2024$600
5--2019049065Sep 13, 2019Oct 25, 2019$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, degreaser, by food scale. Moved by manager.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Water pitcher in rear Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at rear Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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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 )
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. No self closing mechanism at rear exit door.
Basic/35B-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at rear Three compartment sink sanitizer dispenser.
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic jug in kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/14-74-7/Warning
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.
Basic/40-06-5
Food stored on floor. Bags of flour on floor by rear of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
Objectionable odors in rear kitchen or other areas of the establishment. Odor from rear of kitchen by Three compartment sink.
Basic/36-64-5/Repeat Violation
Oct 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in front lobby.
High priority/35A-02-6
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Hand Wash Sign at rear Hand Wash Sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Odor by rear grease trap.
Basic/36-64-5
Mar 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment removed/covered/defaced closure sign posted by the division. Closure sign covered by another sign describing equipment down
High priority/50-07-4/Admin Complaint
Mar 19, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

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.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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°
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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°.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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.
Intermediate/04-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. make table/Reach in cooler.
Basic/23-24-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand wash sign at rear sink.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.