LITTLE CAESARS #659
573 10 ST E, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941.479.4917
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
FEB 25
JUL 25
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025081846 | Oct 2, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | $160 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 2, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. Observed no proof of training. Manager in charge couldn't find certificates.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can lid on unisex public restroom.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing cracked floor tiles at rear kitchen exit door. Observed missing floor tile at rear of walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in unisex public restroom.
Jul 28, 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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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. Observed no proof of training. Manager in charge couldn't find certificates.
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. Observed no written plans for employees.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can lid on unisex public restroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing bracelet. Employee removed.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing cracked floor tiles at rear kitchen exit door. Observed missing floor tile at rear of walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in unisex public restroom.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of liquid cleanser on top of stack of pizza flour. Manager moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at rear kitchen hand sink. Manager replaced..
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. Observed some employees without proof no written plans in place.
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. Observed some employees without proof of training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license posted.
Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee open energy drink above pizza prep station. Manager removed drink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drinking from can at pizza station.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 kitchen food prep employees with no hair restraints.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled. Observed spice shaker not labeled.
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of orange Provided operator with information on food allergen awareness (Form HR 5030-038) and employee health/manager responsibility (Form HR 5030-039 and equipment cleaner on shelf next to food. Manager removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of certification on site. Manager stated that his certification is at other store.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front or back hand sinks. Manager replaced with paper towels.
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 any food handler training on site. Manager stated other manager has certificates with him.
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. Observed no written plan in place for employee reporting forms.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 kitchen food prep employees with no hair restraints.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at front public use restroom.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles not labeled. Observed spice shaker not labeled.
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