Avon Park, Highlands County

LITTLE CAESARS #655

300 US HIGHWAY 27 S, Avon Park, FL 33825

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
Sep 19, 2025
City
Avon Park
County
Highlands
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 24049839

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee adjusting headset and go back to panning up dough without changing gloves or washing hands, operator explained and educated the importance of changing gloves and washing hands, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24049840

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with a watch on while preparing food, employee took off. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24049843

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a beard guard on.

33-11-4

Detail 24049842

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

51-18-6

Detail 24049841

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24049845

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler are soiled with food debris.

42-01-4

Detail 24049844

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not properly air drying, operator corrected.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 23564304

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans, 8 pounds of mushrooms dented at the rim. Operator removed for credit. Corrective Action Taken

12A-13-4

Detail 23564301

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling many pieces of soiled equipment including the walk in door handle without washing his hands. No gloves were observed. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 23564303

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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 23564305

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

35B-03-4

Detail 23564302

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the door closure in disrepair, not auto closing.

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

22-43-4

Detail 22678418

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in 3 bay at 0ppm. Auto dispenser not correctly dispensing sanitizer.. Must hand measure and test each fill to correct 200ppm. Must have dispenser correctly dispensing sanitizer within 7 days. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: At callback automatic dispenser dispensing quaternary ammonia sanitizer at rate too strong. Found at 500+ turned strip deep blue. operator will self dispense and test each bucket and sink full of sanitizer before using. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 22678416

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Terry Loy hired over 60 days. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 22678417

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 22678415

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with beard and no beard guard. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 22646865

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer in 3 bay at 0ppm. Auto dispenser not correctly dispensing sanitizer.. Must hand measure and test each fill to correct 200ppm. Must have dispenser correctly dispensing sanitizer within 7 days. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 22646863

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. Terry Loy hired over 60 days. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22646862

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. Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22646864

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with beard and no beard guard. Warning

33-19-4

Detail 22646866

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

13-05-4

Detail 22364261

Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed employee with long fingernails working with open food and single service items banging breads with no gloves

53B-11-4

Detail 22364264

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed blank certifications with no employee name or date but with Authorized trainer and trainer certificate number 18636594 prefilled on otherwise blank certificate of Completion .

12B-02-4

Detail 22364263

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee working with dough grab twist off water bottle from prep table remove lid drink from bottle then replace lid and return to work touching clean dough spatula to with dough. Inspector had employee wash hands before returning to working dough. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22364265

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed pizza dough prep employee working with dough with bracelet on wrist.

13-04-4

Detail 22364260

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working dough with goatee and no beard guard.

08B-38-4

Detail 22364262

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottled soft drinks stored on the floor at front warmer area.

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 5Total: 5

53A-01-7

Detail 21870068

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: At callback 3/20/23 no certified food manager was available for establishment. Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 21870066

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: At callback 3/20/23 no certified food manager was available for establishment. Admin Complaint

53A-05-6

Detail 21870064

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: At callback 3/20/23 no certified food manager was available for establishment,5 employees on duty preparing foods. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21870067

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: At callback 3/20/23 Manager stated no food safety training had been completed for any employees. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 21870065

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-20: At callback 3/20/23 Manager stated no employee training had been completed for any employees. All employees stated they had been working over 6 months. Admin Complaint

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 8Basic: 2Total: 10

31A-11-4

Detail 21707393

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher of water stored in handsink at dough make table. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21707394

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21707397

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 21707400

Intermediate - 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/ Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 21707396

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels paper towel holder broken at dough make area. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21707398

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. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21707399

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. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21707395

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.at dough make area. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 21707392

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed cleaned pans stored in proximity to dirty towel bag. Old food splash visible on clean pan storage rack Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21707391

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food particles on pan at clean dish storage. Warning

46-01-4

Detail 21707401

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back door blocked by garbage cans

Oct 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 4Total: 4

16-36-4

Detail 21506722

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: At callback color chart was available but no test strips were available.

53A-05-6

Detail 21506723

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 4 employees engaging in food prep on store and no Certified Food Manager on site. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: At callback observed 4 employees engaged in food service with no manager onsite. No manager certified for this store. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21506724

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Pbserved safe Staff books on site with employee names on cards no dates of Training not signed by food manager or any Trainer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: At callback no proof of employee food safety training for any employees. Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 21506725

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-18: At callback no proof of any food safety training for employees Admin Complaint

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

22-43-4

Detail 21211577

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Found at 0ppm. Manager dropped sink to remake sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-04-5

Detail 21211575

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the little Veasars time limit. Timer ran out pizzas still on rack with no time set. Manager follow Little Caesar Time holds as per the written established procedure. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21211578

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pitcher and dirty wipe cloth stored in handsink at dough make area. Warning

16-36-4

Detail 21211576

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

53A-05-6

Detail 21211573

Intermediate - 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 4 employees engaging in food prep on store and no Certified Food Manager on site. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21211580

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. Pbserved safe Staff books on site with employee names on cards no dates of Training not signed by food manager or any Trainer. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-02-5

Detail 21211579

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. Repeat Violation Warning

16-48-4

Detail 21211572

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21211574

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

Mar 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

29-09-4

Detail 20909477

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Observed hot side handle missing at mop sink.

27-10-4

Detail 20909478

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. Observed hot side missing handle.