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LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA #2307

33550 S DIXIE HWY #108, Florida City FL 33034

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS2334924
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly that landed on a pizza that was stored in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2024005975Jul 18, 2023Jul 1, 2024$800

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.
Intermediate/29-31-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Filter water under three compartments sink.
Basic/28-02-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at three compartments sink and walk in cooler walls.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of sliced jalapeño peppers at shelves next to three compartment sink.
High priority/01B-01-4
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator reset Triple Sink final reading(Quaternary 200ppm);
High priority/22-43-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at handwashing sink next to soda storage.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken at three compartment sink wall.
Basic/36-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored at shelves next to mop sink not properly air-dried.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket broken at walk in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1 cracked plastic container at shelves located next to the mop sink. Operator discarded container.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at walk in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at three compartment. Observed vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator reset Sanitizer Bucket final reading(Quaternary 200ppm).
Basic/21-08-4
Jun 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Christian Bermudez expired 3/01/25, Serguey Moya 02/22/2024, and Katlyn Esparza 06/2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 5, 2025 · Observed Christian Bermudez expired 3/01/25, Serguey Moya 02/22/2024, and Katlyn Esparza 06/2024. Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Observed 6 cheese pizza stored next to the preparation tables in not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 5, 2025 · Stored food not covered. Observed 4 cheese pizza stored next to the preparation tables in not covered. Time Extended
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee was coached how to wash hands.
High priority/12A-17-4/Warning
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed gum from his mouth and then engaged in food preparation. Employee was coached immediately and hand his hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees removed cell phones and drinks stored above preparation table and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Food trays has soil/old food residue. Observed ready to use trays for pizza dough with old food debris.
High priority/22-35-5/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed more than 10 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
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
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 10 days.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Christian Bermudez expired 3/01/25, Serguey Moya 02/22/2024, and Katlyn Esparza 06/2024.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed several drinks stored above preparation tables in the kitchen area. Employees removed the drinks.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded the gum.
Basic/12B-09-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phones stored above preparation table. Employees removed the cell phones.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the pizza station.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Pizza trays soiled with old food debris. Equipment needs to be cleaned at least every 24 hours.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed 6 cheese pizza stored next to the preparation tables in not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Jul 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation. One of them touched her face and the other one touched her hair and then both failed to wash hands. Employees were coached to wash hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Observed one employee engaged in food preparation. He touched his face and failed to wash hands. Admin Complaint
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly that landed on a pizza that was stored in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Observed one live fly that landed on pizzas stored in the kitchen and also landing in preparation table in the kitchen. Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 71 cheeses and pepperoni pizzas (74 F - Cold Holding) stored next to the preparation counter.As per employee she started making the pizzas at 3:30pm. Employee placed pizzas inside the walk walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Observed 80 cheeses and pepperoni pizzas (79 F- Cold Holding) stored next to the preparation counter. . Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup used as scoop inside the cheese.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup used as scoop inside the cheese. Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 thermos, one on a preparation table and the other one above the preparation table. Employees were coached where to store beverage containers. Employee removed the thermos.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Observed 1 thermo on a preparation table. Time Extended
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employee with long hair without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Observed 3 employee with long hair without hair restraint. Admin Complaint
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back. Time Extended
Stored food not covered. Observed Observed 30 pepperoni/ cheese pizza stored next to the preparation table not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Observed 80 pepperoni/ cheese pizzas stored next to the preparation table not covered. Admin Complaint
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 18, 2024 · Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket. Time Extended
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation. One of them touched her face and the other one touched her hair and then both failed to wash hands. Employees were coached to wash hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly that landed on a pizza that was stored in the kitchen.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 71 cheeses and pepperoni pizzas (74 F - Cold Holding) stored next to the preparation counter.As per employee she started making the pizzas at 3:30pm. Employee placed pizzas inside the walk walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employees were not able to answer how to sanitize utensils.
Intermediate/53B-15-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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/ observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection.
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup used as scoop inside the cheese.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 thermos, one on a preparation table and the other one above the preparation table. Employees were coached where to store beverage containers. Employee removed the thermos.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an opened yogurt stored above food in side walk in cooler.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employee with long hair without hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened drink inside the reach in freezer. Employee removed it.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed Observed 30 pepperoni/ cheese pizza stored next to the preparation table not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning
Nov 2, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed more than 12 pepperoni pizzas next to the preparation area @ 68 F. As per employee pizzas were assembled like 1 hour ago. Employee placed rack with pizzas inside the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Nov 2, 2023 · At the time of callback inspection Operator was not able to provide proof that they are using time instead of temperature as public health control with written procedures. observed all pizzas were not time marked. Digital Timer on pizza rack was marked at 0 at the time of inspection. There were 42 cheese and pepperoni pizzas in a rack in the kitchen at an average of 68°f. Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 2, 2023 · Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection at the mop sink. Admin Complaint
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wearing a cap.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Nov 2, 2023 · Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Admin Complaint
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 2, 2023 · Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 2, 2023 · Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled. Admin Complaint
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 2, 2023 · Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket. Admin Complaint
Jul 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed more than 12 pepperoni pizzas next to the preparation area @ 68° F. As per employee pizzas were assembled like 1 hour ago. Employee placed rack with pizzas inside the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed a hose connected at the time of the inspection at the mop sink.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris at door handle of the reach in freezer.
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee wearing a cap.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Basic/36-01-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Warning

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.