Lakeside, Clay County

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

661 BLANDING BLVD #514, Lakeside, FL 32073

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Dec 18, 2025
City
Lakeside
County
Clay
Status
Current / Change Owner Pending
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-29-4

Detail 24261931

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up dropped pizza from the floor then boxed/handled another pizza without washing hands first.

53A-04-6

Detail 24261929

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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 food manager certification for Nicole, manager on duty.

16-36-4

Detail 24261934

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. No color chart available for quaternary ammonium test strips.

53B-02-5

Detail 24261936

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Lewis, hired over 60 days. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 24261933

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No employee reporting agreement for Andrew, hired approximately three weeks ago. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24261937

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table where dough is being prepared.

14-11-5

Detail 24261938

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk in cooler is torn.

22-08-4

Detail 24261939

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven has food debris. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24261935

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket is soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24261932

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 24261930

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door self-closing device is disconnected. Repeat Violation

Jun 13, 2025

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2025

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23822790

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham (47F - Cold Holding); sausage (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F/55F - Cold Holding)in kitchen reach in cooler. Per manager, sausage placed in unit approximately 30 minutes prior. Ham and cheese placed in unit approximately 10 minutes prior. Employee purchased ice and all products were iced to chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 11Total: 19

01B-01-4

Detail 23551223

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of jalapeƱos with denting at top seam and bulging on top of can on dry storage rack. Also, jalapeƱos not segregated from rest of supply. Also, cheese sauce in flip top reach in cooler at 56F. Per employee, cheese sauce in same unit overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23551212

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. In flip top reach in cooler, cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (52F - Cold Holding); ham (48F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding); cheese sticks (58F - Cold Holding); ham (53F - Cold Holding). Per employee, all products stocked between 1:30-3:00. Temperatures taken at approximately 3:40. All moved to walk in cooler. Also, cheese sauce in flip top reach in cooler at 56F. Per employee, cheese sauce in same unit overnight. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23551214

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two cutting boards stored above three compartments sink have black staining.

16-37-1

Detail 23551216

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit available.

31B-02-4

Detail 23551225

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by flip top reach in cooler.

05-08-4

Detail 23551220

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available in establishment.

53B-02-5

Detail 23551211

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of food handler training for Isabelle, hired approximately one year ago. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23551215

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No food employee reporting agreement for Alena, hired approximately two weeks ago per manager. Employee signed form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23551217

Basic - Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors to right of lobby reach in cooler, under chemical storage and to right of mop sink are soiled. Multiple stained ceiling tiles and multiple vents with dust/debris in kitchen, ware washing and prep areas. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 23551227

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic soda bottles stored on the floor in lobby area. Bucket of flour on floor in front of dry storage rack.

14-42-4

Detail 23551218

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. One hood filter missing on right side above pizza oven. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23551224

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Small metal container with no handle used as scoop for pizza cheese. Container is laying in cheese. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23551226

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven and conveyor area with heavy grease build up.

05-09-4

Detail 23551221

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer located for flip top reach in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 23551213

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on flip top reach in cooler and walk in cooler door are soiled. Hood filters and interior of hoods with heavy grease build up. Interior walk in cooler door and jamb is soiled. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23551210

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Both dumpster lids are open.

12B-13-4

Detail 23551209

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of employee orange soda in flip top reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23551222

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit door closure is disconnected. Repeat Violation

25-17-4

Detail 23551208

Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Take out pizza boxes stored on the floor at back exit door.

45-02-4

Detail 23551219

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher on shelf to left of mop sink is in the recharge zone and missing from designated hook to left of back exit.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 7Basic: 9Total: 16

11-27-4

Detail 22581049

Intermediate - 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 written procedures available. Provided operator DBPR HR 5030-104. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22581042

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at make line reach in cooler blocked by chair. Wiping cloth in hand wash sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 22581053

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by reach in cooler.

53B-01-5

Detail 22581048

Intermediate - 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. No proof available. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22581056

Intermediate - 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. No proof available. Provided and discussed DBPR Form HR 5030-103. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22581050

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by reach in cooler.

41-17-4

Detail 22581041

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid at back prep table. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22581047

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles and vents at back prep area are soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler have debris. Repeat Violation

33-14-4

Detail 22581055

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shared dumpsters are overflowing with bagged trash.

13-07-4

Detail 22581044

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee packaging cooked wings with bracelet on wrist.

13-03-4

Detail 22581054

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee packaging cooked wings with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 22581051

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing from system on right side of oven.

51-18-6

Detail 22581045

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of last inspection not available. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22581046

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket and far right and far left gaskets on reach in cooler on make line are soiled. Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 22581043

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back exit self-closure is broken. Repeat Violation

14-12-4

Detail 22581052

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Rubber spatula in basket with clean utensils at the three compartment sink has rubber pieces missing from the food contact surface. Operator discarded spatula. Corrected On-Site

Feb 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 15

08B-02-4

Detail 21776249

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed stacked pans of wings in the walk in cooler with the bottoms of the pans in contact with wings.

03B-01-6

Detail 21776245

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pre-made pizza in front counter holding unit at 101F after 3.5 hours. Employee reheated to 197F. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21776248

Intermediate - 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 written procedures available. Provided and reviewed DBPR Form HR 5030-104 with person in charge. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21776255

Intermediate - 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. No proof of food employee reporting responsibilities in establishment. Provided and reviewed DBPR Form 5030-103 with person in charge.

02C-02-5

Detail 21776251

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pizza sauce in walk in cooler with no date mark. Person in charge could not determine when product was prepared.

36-34-5

Detail 21776253

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vent above pizza oven has accumulation of debris.

12B-09-5

Detail 21776247

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee preparing pizzas chewing gum.

13-03-4

Detail 21776246

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21776244

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of Crazy Bread Spread on floor in walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 21776243

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior and racks of pizza oven have accumulation of debris. Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 21776256

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy available for establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 21776254

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets(2 on far left and 1 on far right door)on flip top reach in cooler top reach in cooler soiled. Observed gasket to walk in cooler door soiled. Observed hoods above pizza oven with grease build up. Observed two speed racks near the backdoor with the plastic covers soiled and with black build up. Observed dough mixer at back prep table with heavily soiled dried dough. Person in charge stated mixer had not been used today. Observed walk in cooler shelving with debris build up. Observed shelving in front of pizza oven with debris build up. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21776242

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Lid to dumpster open. Person in charge closed lid. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 21776250

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door at rear of establishment has broken self closing device.

36-50-4

Detail 21776252

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan guards in walk in cooler have dust build up.

Jun 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21128909

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding) in top section of pizza make line cooler next to pizza oven, per manager sauce has been in cooler for approximately two hours, manager covered sauce. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-08: Hot water temping 91F at employee handwash sink. Hot water temping 90F at mop sink. Hot water at three compartment sink temping at 90F. No hot water within establishment. Admin Complaint

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 20983833

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza sauce (48F - Cold Holding) in top section of pizza make line cooler next to pizza oven, per manager sauce has been in cooler for approximately two hours, manager covered sauce. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 20983838

High Priority - 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. Pizzas made on speed rack held on time as a public health control form do not have any time markings.

53A-02-7

Detail 20983835

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Manager in charge Ashleigh Person is unable to locate any proof of training for herself or any other manager certification. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20983837

Intermediate - 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. Manager unable to find any proof of training. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 20983841

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Entire establishment does not have any hot water. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20983834

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager making pizzas at pizza make station.

14-11-4

Detail 20983839

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Two large trash cans have very large holes in side of containers. Also multiple conveyor belts of pizza oven do not work.

14-42-4

Detail 20983840

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters over pizza oven missing baffles.

22-08-4

Detail 20983836

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of pizza oven conveyor belts.

23-03-4

Detail 20983832

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over pizza oven.

25-05-4

Detail 20983831

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of napkins on floor at front counter.