Sarasota Springs, Sarasota County

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

4599 BEE RIDGE RD, Sarasota Springs, FL 34233

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jul 28, 2025
City
Sarasota Springs
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

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.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-01-4

Detail 23908189

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris on floor along coving behind preparation table and equipment in front of walk in cooler entrance.

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

22-53-4

Detail 23044093

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary spray bottle at 0 ppm. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23044094

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed sanitizer bottle unlabeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22273930

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Timer system on pizza not functioning.

11-27-4

Detail 22273927

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.Printed in English and Spanish for operation. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22273929

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.Printed in English and Spanish for operation. Manager had employees sign. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22273928

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed backpack, cell phone on shelf with food. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22273931

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed employee engaged in food preparation with bracelet. Manager had employee remove. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-17-4

Detail 21332240

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles hanging on chemical caddy in main kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Observed 3 unmarked bottles, 1 chemical and 2 water. Time Extended

14-38-4

Detail 21332242

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lips of plastic food pans on storage rack. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Observed cracked corners on plastic food containers.m Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 21332241

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on both garbage and recycle dumpsters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-06: Observed no drain plug in dumpster Time Extended

Jul 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-01-7

Detail 21170845

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of certified food manager. Assistant manager could not locate. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 21170840

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. Only 1 training certificate found, 3 employees working. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21170843

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles hanging on chemical caddy in main kitchen. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21170841

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed pizza maker with watch on wrist while doing preparation of pizzas. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21170837

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic food pans stacked wet nesting on storage shelves. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 21170842

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lips of plastic food pans on storage rack. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21170838

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of Garlic Butter Dips on floor in Walkin Cooler . Warning

33-11-4

Detail 21170839

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing on both garbage and recycle dumpsters. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21170844

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on garbage dumpster. Warning

Sep 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 20507603

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza to hold on time. Provided form for time as a public health control and went over form with person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Form not completed. Reviewed process with manager. Time Extended

51-18-6

Detail 20507605

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

45-02-4

Detail 20507604
  • From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone, located next to back door. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Time Extended

Jul 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 17

50-17-2

Detail 20315468

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 20315454

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed drain packets over packets of tomato sauce, located in dry storage area. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20315457

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

53A-05-6

Detail 20315465

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/ Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 20315462

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for pizza to hold on time. Provided form for time as a public health control and went over form with person in charge. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 20315470

Intermediate - 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. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20315453

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled, located next to pizza prep table. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20315461

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on prep table above food, located on reach in cooler in pizza making area. Operator moved phone. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20315460

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed 1 tile in disrepair, located across from pizza prep table. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

35B-08-4

Detail 20315466

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape above pizza prep holding area, located next to pizza oven. Warning

14-38-4

Detail 20315469

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken container holding flour, located across from pizza prep area. Warning

06-06-5

Detail 20315459

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed cooked ham slacking at room temperature, located across from 3 compartment sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-18-6

Detail 20315467

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20315464

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign for sink, located by front lobby. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20315455

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed slimy mold like build up on gaskets for walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20315458

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue on shelves, located in walk in cooler. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20315463

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not inverted to dry, located in mop sink next to 3 compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

45-02-4

Detail 20315456

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher in red zone, located next to back door.