LITTLE CAESARS LIVE OAK
1540 S OHIO AVE, Live Oak FL 32060 · (386)364-5100
Last inspected Dec 3, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
SEP 23
JAN 24
FEB 25
DEC 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in food prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2020058652 | Aug 10, 2020 | Jan 22, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in men's restroom. Employee replaced paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with dust, and grease accumulation throughout kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in prep table reach-in cooler.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in bulk container of cheese. Manager removed scoop for cleaning and replaced with clean scoop.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances. Oven hood and racks soiled with dust and grease accumulatios.
Feb 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; reach-in cooler: cheese (51F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); pizza sauce (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); walk-in cooler: cheese (50F - Cold Holding). Manager reset thermostat to colder temperature on reach-in cooler.
Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Employee touched face, purse, and jacket and continued food preparation with no hand wash or gloves. Manager had employee wash hands before continuing.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with rust, dust, and grease accumulation throughout kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Two employee phones on prep table. Manager removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood, filters and oven racks soiled with old food and grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and stained with mold-like substance.
Mar 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 9, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One live fly in food prep area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler: pizza sauce (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); ham (47F - Cold Holding). Manager lowered thermostat to reduce temperature.
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 on duty Philip has expired certificate.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Prep table rack next to oven soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer interiors stained with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with foreign material.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Five employees present and no CFM on duty.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two employees hired for more than sixty days with no food handler training certificates.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Employee food handler certificates missing trainers name and certificate number.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Cut hole in ceiling tile in back storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with rust, dust, and grease accumulation throughout kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Employee jacket on bags of flour.
Equipment in poor repair. Cooling unit leaking onto cases of cheese in walk-in cooler. Rusty food racks in walk-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dough press frame soiled with old food debris and mold-like substance. Mold-like substance on piping of cooling unit in walk-in cooler. Hood, filters and oven racks soiled with old food and grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets and frames soiled with food debris and stained with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Dough mixer frame soiled with old food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on front prep table not stored in sanitizing solution.
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with food debris and grease accumulation. Prep table rack next to oven soiled with dust and grease accumulation. Reach-in freezer interiors stained with old food debris. Can opener blade soiled with foreign material.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with rust, dust, and grease accumulation throughout kitchen area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink in walk-in cooler. Water bottle over reach-in cooler prep able.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. The employee personal food in reach-in cooler across from prep cooler. Not labeled or segregated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on front prep table.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dough press frame soiled with old food debris and mold-like substance. Hood, filters and oven racks soiled with old food and grease accumulation. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris and stained with mold-like substance. Walk-in cooler fan guard soiled with dust accumulation. Dough mixer frame soiled with old food debris.
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.