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LITTLE CAESARS #657

7620 PALM RIVER RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 813-703-1733

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 5 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS3918037
Grade history
SEP 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Equipment cleaner on top of pizza line reach in cooler. Manager removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle on to of pizza line reach in cooler. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container holding marinara sauce in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
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Food stored on floor. Bulk Crazy Bread Spread on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bulk box of Togo containers on floor near bulk flour.
Basic/25-05-4
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Slow drain at Handwash sink near mixer.
Basic/29-19-4
The state's own report →
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Quaternary.
High priority/22-43-4/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer next to opened flour bag under prep table.
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to mixer.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sign on bathroom "under construction doesn't work". Inspector had manager take sign down. Bathroom is operable.
Basic/32-09-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
Food stored on floor. Dough on floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby and metal scrapers in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Sprayer containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under handwash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near bulk sodas.
Basic/22-16-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Three compartment sink.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee cupcakes and brownies on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting if clear containers on dish drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in Parmesan. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed at time of inspection.
Basic/33-16-4/Corrected On-Site

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.