Vero Beach South, Indian River County

LITTLE CAESARS

755 27 AVE #2, Vero Beach South, FL 32968

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
2 Intermediate
Feb 14, 2025
City
Vero Beach South
County
Indian River
Status
Ownership Changed
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.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-31-4

Detail 23556707

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23556708

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 23556709

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on storage rack - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-14: Time Extended

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 23554880

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23554883

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler ; shredded yellow cheese (56F - Cold Holding); sausage (67F - Cold Holding); diced ham (54F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (53F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cheese strips (59F - Cold Holding) Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23554885

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store trash next to ovens

22-31-4

Detail 23554884

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On can opener blade

53B-13-5

Detail 23554877

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-74-7

Detail 23554879

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table cooler reading 52f ambient

24-08-4

Detail 23554881

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on storage rack

05-09-4

Detail 23554886

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit

29-08-4

Detail 23554878

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The drain to the sanitizer compartment is rusted out and leaks into bucket. Faucet to sanitizer compartment is turned off due to leak. There is a 2nd faucet to three compartment sink that is usable and has spray hose that can reach all compartments. Manager states that sanitizer compartment will hold sanitizer when plugged. Dish detergent line to three compartment sink is in disrepair. When turned on it leaks in multiple places. Manager states that sink will hold sanitizer when plugged. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23554882

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes

Feb 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 22611051

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Cheese box on floor nest to make table - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 22611053

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

02D-01-5

Detail 22611052

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oregano spice shaker Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-01: Time Extended

Jan 31, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Basic: 4Total: 4

08B-38-4

Detail 22608232

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cheese box on floor nest to make table

29-08-4

Detail 22608235

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in restroom is leaking in restroom. Water was shut off to this sink only. Advised manager to turn water back on and get sink repaired. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 22608234

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 22608233

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oregano spice shaker Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 22294025

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage crumbles found at 53° overnight. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22294023

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Pink cleaner stored over pizza sauce Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22294021

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

11-26-1

Detail 22294022

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. New hires have not done training but have been provided with materials Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22294026

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire pizza racks soiled

02D-01-5

Detail 22294024

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers with no labels Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21582647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All pizza Speed racks, walk in cooler fan covers, shelving near walk-in cooler, trash cans, plastic curtains in walk in cooler and walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-18: Speed racks soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. Time Extended

Sep 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21343386

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris or soil residue. Can opener. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21343385

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloths in hand sink at front counter. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21343382

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 of any employee training. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21343388

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Grease trap, mixer and top of pizza oven. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21343389

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Hats put on. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 21343384

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21343383

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All pizza Speed racks, walk in cooler fan covers, shelving near walk-in cooler, trash cans, plastic curtains in walk in cooler and walk in cooler shelves. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21343387

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At grease trap area and wall at mixer. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21343381

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21233953

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with residue build up. Cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21233952

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Item in sink. Removed. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 21233954

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 21233951

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Shelves at pizza pan area.

21-38-4

Detail 21233950

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-01-5

Detail 20578115

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. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 20578116

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: Admin Complaint

Aug 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 20416059

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

53B-01-5

Detail 20416064

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.

36-34-5

Detail 20416060

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

21-17-4

Detail 20416065

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor.

24-08-4

Detail 20416062

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

08B-38-4

Detail 20416066

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of hot sauce on floor

10-01-5

Detail 20416061

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ladle in pizza sauce. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20416063

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza make table slimy.