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LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA maintains a 1.9/5 food safety rating based on 3 health department inspections in SARASOTA. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

2866 Ringling Boulevard
Sarasota, Florida, 34237
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10924396

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed an opened bowl left in their shredded cheese. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 6 seats not reported on their plan. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle in direct contact with flour. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the kitchen: Premade pizzas (76F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 30minutes. Operator placed them in the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed expired:Marie Familus 3/12/24 Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Was not able to observe approved food handlers training for any employees. Warning
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed their marked fire exit door from their office blocked. Operator unblocked it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8720159

  • 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed approximately 6 seats set up with tables not listed on the report.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of oil stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed it on a shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle in contact with Parmesan cheese in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed a missing drain plug. Repeat Violation
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a household use insecticide stored inside the establishment. Operator disposed of the insecticide. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored next to food service items. Operator removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 46-01-4:Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed the back office exit door blocked.

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342061

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoops with no handles used to dispense cheese.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary levels at 0ppm. Operator replaced it with fresh sanitizer and remeasured it at 200ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a unlabeled spray bottle containing cleaner.