LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA
1245 E LAFAYETTE STREET, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850.329.7779
Last inspected Apr 27, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 36 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheese 51F Italian sausage 50F Beef sausage 52F Marinara sauce 46F.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mozzarella cheese 51F Italian sausage 50F Beef sausage 52F Marinara sauce 46F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for more than 4 hours: Mozzarella cheese 51F Italian sausage 50F Beef sausage 52F Marinara sauce 46F. *see stop sale*
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding less than 4 hours: Chicken wings 48F Marinara sauce 47F. Operator placed food items inside reach in freezer during inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager on duty: Brittany Johnson.
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.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee touch cellphone with gloves on and then touch pepperoni with same gloves, no glove change.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara 54F, per employee placed 30 minutes ago, employee replaced marinara
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed. No paper towels at either handwashing sinks.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles stained and AC vents with dust accumulation.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cellphone on prep table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of clear containers in ware wash area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in back of kitchen area with food and mold like substance near dunnage rack, handwashing sink, dough maker.
Food stored on floor. Observed pepperoni stored in floor in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed corn starch in working container not labeled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near employee entrance. Shift manager replaced during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed shredded cheese being dispensed with container no handle.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 6/1/22 displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash on floor in WIC.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing near managers office.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour in working container not labeled.
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.