LITTLE CAESARS 648
6960 PARK BLVD, Pinellas Park FL 33781 · 727-546-3800
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023
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4 inspections trending up, 23 points better than where it started.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided manager with printed copy of response to a vomiting or diarrheal event form.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024002840 | Oct 31, 2023 | May 14, 2024 | $320 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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/ Delrick Baker 2-02-26 exp
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2026
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack at dish pit
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Back table near dough express
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Back hand wash sink
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back hand wash sink dish pit
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Employee touched money and serviced a customer at the cash register and began engaging in food preparation without washing their hands first. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. -Observed employee come out of restroom and went to put on apron without washing their hands. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Quaternary sanitizer bucket testing at 500+ PPM. Manager stated they have been having issues with the sanitizer solution dispensing too much product. Manager will be contact Eco lab to service the equipment. Manager diluted quaternary sanitizer with water and sanitizer bucket is now testing at 200 PPM.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. -Provided manager with printed copy of response to a vomiting or diarrheal event form.
Ceiling tile missing. -Above hand sink across three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Vents soiled with dust throughout the kitchen.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager found copy of license and posted it above desk near front counter area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee backpack, phone, keys, and hat stored on dry storage racks.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employees engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Clean containers wet nesting on rack across from three compartment sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under prep table next to walk in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -Garbage on ground behind dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Pizza oven conveyor belt has built up food debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Missing at both hand sinks. Inspector provided hand washing sign at the time of inspection. Signs posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets soiled with food debris and mold like substance on stand alone reach in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Pipe leaking into bucket under hand washing sink next to front counter.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -White powdered substance stored in container under prep table near stand alone reach in freezer.
Oct 31, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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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. Manager in charge not aware of Big 6 Food borne Illnesses.
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 employee Food Safety Training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop mozzarella cheese in reach in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food prep without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes have signs of wet nesting near three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Pizza crust boxes on the floor in walk-in cooler. Pizza flour on floor in between walkin cooler and three compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven has built up food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing and lights are not shielded or coated in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler have built up food debris and mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in reach in cooler above food to be served to the public. Manager stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in three compartment sink area not stored to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Parmesan cheese removed from original container and not labeled next to pizza oven. Flour removed from original container not labeled under prep table near reach in freezer.
Aug 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate18 Basic
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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. Manager in charge not aware of Big 6 Food borne Illnesses.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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 employee Food Safety Training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle used to scoop mozzarella cheese in reach in cooler.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tile above three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with dust and food debris throughout kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in rear prep area. Manager removed and sanitized area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaging in food prep without beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes have signs of wet nesting near three compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Pizza crust boxes on the floor in walk-in cooler. Pizza flour on floor in between walkin cooler and three compartment sink.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in cooler.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Basting brush in standing water of 76 F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Pizza oven has built up food debris.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing and lights are not shielded or coated in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in cooler have built up food debris and mold like substance.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored in reach in cooler above food to be served to the public. Manager stored correctly.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go containers stored on floor. Manager stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in three compartment sink area not stored to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Parmesan cheese removed from original container and not labeled next to pizza oven. Flour removed from original container not labeled under prep table near reach in freezer.
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