LITTLE CAESARS 632
1434 N US HWY 17, Wauchula FL 33873 · 801.268.3400
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2023
4 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed 2 racks of premade pizzas standing in rack at room temperature with no time marking. Operator states the pizzas were made 15 and 20 minutes ago and added time markings.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the women's bathroom, operator replaced.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training expired, S Shaffer and J. Temorio expired 5/12/2026.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drink on pizza sauce in the kitchen, employee moved.
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Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light cover dirty above food preparation table.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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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/ Deanna Reza 8/12/2025 is expired.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile over prep table dripping water towards back of kitchen, operator stated work order is in.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in freezer, operator removed.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light cover dirty above food preparation table.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor under shelf in back of kitchen, operator removed.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch in food prep area, employee removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint on, employee put a hat on.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on the walk in cooler door.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in the back of the kitchen damaged and pushed in creating a hole at the bottom.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Open dumpster lid.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the light covers and vents throughout the kitchen dirty.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At arrival operator stated that the walk-in cooler was not operating and that the repairman was onsite working on cooler. The foods were being held in a refrigerated truck box outside until the cooler could maintain temp. Inspector observed ham 2qts (51F - Cold Holding); chicken 2cups (52F - Cold Holding) inside the walk-in, operator stated the foods were placed there at 1100am. Foods must be used or discarded by300pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed 2 racks of premade pizzas standing in rack at room temperature with no time marking. Operator states the pizzas were made 15 and 20 minutes ago and added time markings.
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. Inspector provided form.
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