LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA #2239
9477 SW 160 ST, Miami FL 33157 · (305)253-1010
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections trending down, 32 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly flying and landing on top of preparation area in the kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025063196 | Jul 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | $200 |
| 1--2022029142 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jul 12, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food preparation old food residue. Observed ready to use trays for the pizza dough with old food debris. As per manager trays are wash every 7 days.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed more than 100 trays with pizza dough soiled with dirty food debris from previous baked pizzas. As per employee trays are washed every 7 days.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Pizza trays soiled with old food debris. Equipment needs to be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food preparation old food residue. Observed ready to use trays for the pizza dough with old food debris. As per manager trays are wash every 7 days.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly flying and landing on top of preparation area in the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 6 Pizza dough inside trays soiled with old food debris located next to preparation table at front line. The pizza dough was contaminated with the old food debris.Stop sale was issued
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 and the time removed from temperature control can be determined. Observed a reach with more than 40 pizzas not time mark. As per manager pizzas were assembled less than 2 hours ago.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed more than 100 trays with pizza dough soiled with dirty food debris from previous baked pizzas. As per employee trays are washed every 7 days.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager did not provide form.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an anger wearing watch a bracelets while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed them.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic bins not properly air-dried - wet nesting in a metal arch next to the 3 compartment sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink in preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Pizza trays soiled with old food debris. Equipment needs to be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
Stored food not covered. Observed rack with pizzas stored next to preparation area not covered.
Jul 14, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed ready to use trays for pizza dough with old food debris.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 8 Pizza dough inside trays soiled with old food debris located next to preparation table at front line. The pizza dough was contaminated with the old food debris.Stop sale was issued
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed more than 100 trays where pizza dough is placed with dirty food debris from previous baked pizzas. These trays are ready to use. As per employee trays are washed every 7 days.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above pizza oven.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored above preparation table. Employee removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the pizza station.
Pizza trays soiled with old food debris. Equipment needs to be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the wall of the 3 compartment sink.
Jul 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee placed a mask as beard guard and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee grabbed a phone and the engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Observed ready to use trays for pizza dough with old food debris.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 8 Pizza dough inside trays soiled with old food debris located next to preparation table at front line. The pizza dough was contaminated with the old food debris.Stop sale was issued
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed more than 100 trays where pizza dough is placed with dirty food debris from previous baked pizzas. These trays are ready to use. As per employee trays are washed every 7 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above pizza oven.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a thermo stored above preparation table. Employee removed it.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on top of the preparation table.Also thermos stored on top of pizza containers at the back.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed chicken wings stored inside a broken container in the reach in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the pizza station.
Pizza trays soiled with old food debris. Equipment needs to be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken wings stored inside reach in freezer not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on the wall of the 3 compartment sink.
very slow draining water in handwash sink, Observed at the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Food debris inside the hand wash sink.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at time of inspection sausage and bacon at 46 degrees Fahrenheit in reach in cooler ( as per employee for less than 4 hrs ) Employee moved them to walk in cooler.
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. Supervisor in charge without knowledge about the big six. While conducting the inspection, manager found the posted on the walk in cooler.
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.
Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired quat test kit since 3/15/2022.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at time of inspection HWS missing soap. Manager refilled immediately dispenser
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Manager printed the time control procedure.
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed at time of inspection mold like substance on the wall connected to three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed at time of inspection ceiling tiles in disrepair to the right of three compartment sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease. Observed at time of inspection ceiling tiles over and near pizza oven soiled with grease debris build up.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed at time of inspection license not displayed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on prep table. Employee removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at time of inspection inverted plastic containers stacked not dry.
Equipment gaskets in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair
In-use utensil not stored above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed measuring cup left inside the cheese container touching the food. Employee moved to the side.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves with mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed grease and debris build next pizza oven.
Feb 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.
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. Juan Hernandez, Laterine Julbe, Brian Alejo.
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.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-freezer. Reach in freezer located next to the walk in cooler.
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