LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA #2290
3335 W 80TH ST, Hialeah FL 33018 · 305 558-2029
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ small flying insects flying over the preparation table at prep area, and all around the preparation area by the walk in cooler, during the inspection did not observed the flies landing on the food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025073679 | Oct 9, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container on hand sink located in front of preparation table. Operator removed it.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager unable to answer how to calibrate thermometer and what is the minimum temperature for hot holding. Instructed operator regarding questions.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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 open soda bottle, instructed operator regarding cross contamination.
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Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken.
Oct 10, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Oct 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects. Observed approximately 8 live flying insects flying around and over the preparation table and pizza dough, preparation table located near the walk in cooler. Observed approximately 30 live insects flying all around the mop sink. Observed 3+ live insects flying around the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Observed around 2 live insects flying at front counter area by the office area located in the kitchen. Also observed 1 live maggot crawling on the floor by exit door.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed approximately 35+ dead maggots on the floor inside the kitchen by the exit door.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a whisk and scissor in the hand wash sink located at preparation area. Also observed employee filling up container with water in the hand washing sink at preparation area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator unable to provide manager certification.
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 lithiani, Tania and Luis working over 60 days with no proof of training.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed approximately 30+ dead flies in a sticky tape hanging by mop sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout the kitchen with mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employees preparing food with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed plastic cove molding in disrepair with standing water and mold like substance.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed sticky tape stored over the preparation table at cook line.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in disrepair with standing water between the cove molding and the wall at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed under preparation tables at cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler freezer/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled, unit located by the standing mixer at kitchen.
Sep 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 4+ flying insects flying around the hand washing sink at cook line. Observed 1 small flying insect flying around clean metal measuring cup stored on storage shelf above the preparation cooler at cook line. Observed one flying insect flying under the three compartment sink.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray bottle stored under the preparation table at prep area near canned food.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed sticky table with approximately 6+ dead insects by the exit door. Observed 4 dead insects on the floor by the employees water dispenser.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees water thermo stored on the preparation table at preparation area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean container wet nesting on storage shelves located by the three component sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 2 gallons of bread spread stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed interior of the hand washing sinking sink at preparation area soiled.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employees personal coconut water can, water bottle stored in the preparation cooler at cook line, not segregated from food served to customers.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed qt sanitizer 0 ppm.
Aug 15, 2024□ 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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Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling tile at preparation near the walk in cooler, also observed some water condensation on the ceiling air vents all through the kitchen.
Aug 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 15+ small flying insects flying over the preparation table at prep area, and all around the preparation area by the walk in cooler, during the inspection did not observed the flies landing on the food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bucket, whisk stored in the hand wash sink at prep area.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand sink at cook line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the reach-in freezer located by the walk in cooler observed employees personal food(ice cream) stored with food served to the public.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on stage shelves in front of the three compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler gasket torn.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed Fly sticky tape hanging over standing mixer at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, cooler located at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed Old labels on clean containers on storage shelves in front of the three compartment sink, manager removed it on site.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from ceiling tile at preparation near the walk in cooler, also observed some water condensation on the ceiling air vents all through the kitchen.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the time of the inspection observed hand wash sink near the preparation area used for other purposes than hand washing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the time of the inspection observed bowl with no handle used to dispense mozzarella cheese in the preparation area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At the time of the inspection observed buildup of food debris in reach in cooler doors and in walk in cooler door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the time of the inspection observed ceiling tiles soiled throughout the kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal beverages in the preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At the time of the inspection observed buildup ice in reach in cooler at preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At the time of the inspection observed gasket in the walk in cooler soiled, and observed gasket soiled with food debris in reach in cooler at preparation area.
Objectionable odors in ware washing area of the establishment.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at walk in cooler.
Wiping cloths used for occasional spills on tableware (utensils, plates or bowls served to the consumer) not dry and used just for that purpose. At the time of the inspection observed wiping cloth in hand washing sink near the prep area.
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.