LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA #2307
33550 S DIXIE HWY #108, Florida City FL 33034
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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 one live fly that landed on a pizza that was stored in the kitchen.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2024005975 | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Water softener not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Filter water under three compartments sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at three compartments sink and walk in cooler walls.
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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);
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris at handwashing sink next to soda storage.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken at three compartment sink wall.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored at shelves next to mop sink not properly air-dried.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket broken at walk in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 1 cracked plastic container at shelves located next to the mop sink. Operator discarded container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket soiled at walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at three compartment. Observed vents soiled throughout the kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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).
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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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.
Stored food not covered. Observed 6 cheese pizza stored next to the preparation tables in not covered.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee was coached how to wash hands.
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.
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.
Food trays 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 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
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.
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.
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.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded the gum.
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.
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 6 cheese pizza stored next to the preparation tables in not covered.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup used as scoop inside the cheese.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employee with long hair without hair restraint.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back.
Stored food not covered. Observed Observed 30 pepperoni/ cheese pizza stored next to the preparation table not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 3 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal cup used as scoop inside the cheese.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 3 employee with long hair without hair restraint.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the hand wash sink at the back.
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.
Stored food not covered. Observed Observed 30 pepperoni/ cheese pizza stored next to the preparation table not covered.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
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.
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/
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food debris at door handle of the reach in freezer.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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