LITTLE CAESARS
755 27TH AVE #2, Vero Beach FL 32968 · 7737270060
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
JUL 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $860
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022001799 | Oct 11, 2021 | Mar 23, 2022 | $300 |
| 4--2021006168 | Dec 1, 2020 | May 3, 2021 | $560 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink next to pizza ovens has trash can in front. Trash bin has been removed
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. Provided form. Manager had employees sign
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Can opener blade
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Under 3 bay sink
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Food stored on floor. Cases of sausage crumbles on floor in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To fill water containers
Drain cover is broken on mop sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pizza sauce lid is cracked
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food being stored on floor in walk in cooler
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water Faucet at hand sink next to office desk is leaking when turned on
Soiled cloth not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled rag sitting in box on floor. Manager removed.
Jun 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seasoned cooked beef(45F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding)
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ William Vazquez expired 1/8/25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep sink
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.
Bathroom facility not clean. Hand sink is dirty
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. Walk in cooler ambient 46f
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. New ownership. Operator needs to self print license and display
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink above pizza make table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on dry rack
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler
Feb 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on storage rack
Feb 13, 2025Warning 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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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler; shredded yellow cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (67F - Cold Holding); diced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cheese strips (59F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store trash next to ovens
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Make table cooler reading 52f ambient
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on storage rack
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit
Plumbing system in disrepair. The drain to the sanitizer compartment is rusted out and leaks into bucket. Faucet to sanitizer compartment is turned off due to leak. There is a 2nd faucet to three compartment sink that is usable and has spray hose that can reach all compartments. Manager states that sanitizer compartment will hold sanitizer when plugged. Dish detergent line to three compartment sink is in disrepair. When turned on it leaks in multiple places. Manager states that sink will hold sanitizer when plugged.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes
Feb 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Cheese box on floor nest to make table
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oregano spice shaker
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Cheese box on floor nest to make table
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in restroom is leaking in restroom. Water was shut off to this sink only. Advised manager to turn water back on and get sink repaired.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oregano spice shaker
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage crumbles found at 53° overnight.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pink cleaner stored over pizza sauce
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
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. New hires have not done training but have been provided with materials
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire pizza racks soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers with no labels
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.