LITTLE CAESARS
2863 NORTHLAKE BLVD #2-3, Lake Park FL 33403 · 561.881.8888
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 49 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 12 flying insects landing dirty dishes in dish washing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $775
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024007726 | Jan 23, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | $125 |
| 2--2016046262 | Oct 3, 2016 | Feb 2, 2017 | $650 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee taking orders on the computer, cashing people out put gloves and and started to make pizzas; educated manager and asked to educate employee and wash hands; manager walked away ignoring advise;
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Equipment cleaner bottles stored on the shelf next to pizza pans lined with pizza dough Stored properly
No person in charge present during hours of operation. Person walked in during the inspection
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue- cooler at cook line;
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris- can opener
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired since 09/01/24
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee preparing pizza wearing a watch and bracelet- employee removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open soda bottle in freezer - operator removed.
Mar 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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. Employees Tanjen and Ameshia both employed longer than 60 days with no training.
Mar 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 12 flying insects landing dirty dishes in dish washing area
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. Employees Tanjen and Ameshia both employed longer than 60 days with no training.
Jan 25, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 12 flying insects landing dirty dishes in dish washing area
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 Manager Pranav Vankawala expired on 9/17/2023
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. Employees Tanjen and Ameshia both employed longer than 60 days with no training.
Jan 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area 1 can of jalapeño peppers dented.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. As I entered the store behind customers employee sitting in lobby on cell phone proceeded to the back and began mashing down pizza dough without washing hands, advised employee to wash hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 12 flying insects landing dirty dishes in dish washing area
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. At make table flip top cooler: Diced Ham (50F - Cold Holding) operator stated that diced ham was not prepared or portioned today and was held in flip top cooler overnight. Hamburger pieces (50F- cold holding) operator stated that item was not prepared or portioned today and was being held in flip top cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table flip top cooler: Diced Ham (50F - Cold Holding) operator stated that diced ham was not prepared or portioned today and was held in flip top cooler overnight. Hamburger pieces (50F- cold holding) operator stated that item was not prepared or portioned today and was being held in flip top cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At prep table Chemical glass cleaner stored over prep table. Operator removed. At dry storage area Orange pro equipment cleaner stored on top of bag of flour, operator removed.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Email big 6 poster to operator
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 Manager Pranav Vankawala expired on 9/17/2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep table can opener soiled
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. Employees Tanjen and Ameshia both employed longer than 60 days with no training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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