LITTLE CAESARS
5502 S DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33614
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food not wearing hair restraint
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Darius Stewart no certified food manager training at time of inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Darius Stewart no certified food manager training at time of inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food on stack clear plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink near 3 compartment sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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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 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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee lemonade over prep surface in kitchen. Operator removed drink during the inspection
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Change of management. Emailed educational package that has choking poster for new management to print out and display.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed large garbage can blocking hand wash sink near triple sink. Operator moved during inspection
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.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed bagged garbage around dumpster during inspection. Dumpster shared with other tenants in strip mall -Dumpster lid open.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with other tenants in strip mall. Shared dumpster with other tenants in strip mall.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored to dry during inspection. Operator set mop correctly.
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