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LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #227

LITTLE CAESAR PIZZA #227 located in SUNRISE has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4515 North Pine Island Road
Florida, 33351
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13498774

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13497117

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In mozzarella cheese, inside pizza prep flip top, observed bowls used as scoop - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed same **Time Extended**
  • 21-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed same Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: 4 small flying insects over triple sink area, not landing or touching anything 3 small flying insets in mop sink area, landing on mop sink 4 small flying insects on back storage shelf 2 small flying insects in employee bathroom Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed 2 small flying insects in back storage room 2 small flying insects in mop sink area 1 small flying insect in bathroom area 1 small flying insect next to kitchen entrance Admin Complaint
  • 22-43-4: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. Triple Sink (Quaternary 10ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: Observed same. Operator remade Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495259

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In mozzarella cheese, inside pizza prep flip top, observed bowls used as scoop
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: 4 small flying insects over triple sink area, not landing or touching anything 3 small flying insets in mop sink area, landing on mop sink 4 small flying insects on back storage shelf 2 small flying insects in employee bathroom Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 10ppm) Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13491246

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Purple drinking container left on prep table - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed same Admin Complaint
  • 13-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival observed employee not wearing a hair restraint. Employee donned hat - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: Observed same Admin Complaint
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect in storage area not touching or landing on anything 3 small flying insects flying and landing on floor drain next to walk in cooler 2 small flying insect in back storage area, not touching or landing on anything. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: 1 small flying insect in back storage room 1 small flying insect in mop sink area 1 small flying insect behind front desk 1 small flying insect in employee bathroom Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938116

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Purple drinking container left on prep table
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival observed employee not wearing a hair restraint. Employee donned hat
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 25ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 small flying insect in storage area not touching or landing on anything 3 small flying insects flying and landing on floor drain next to walk in cooler 2 small flying insect in back storage area, not touching or landing on anything. Admin Complaint
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 25ppm). Operator remade to 100 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 12/10/2024

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator wearing a watch during food prep
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8683428

  • 14-74-7: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. Observed pizza prep flip top not keeping food cold. Per operator unit does not work.
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. 3CS handwash sink slow to drain.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Upon arrival, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm), operator remade to proper 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza Prep flip top; cooked sausage (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit less than 1 hour. Moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Observed flip top not working, per operator unit does not work. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 4/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370154

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted license. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Sanitizing solution in three compartment sink contains food debris.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink 50ppm upon arrival. Operator remade to proper 100ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Niubys Curbelo, unable to provide manager certificate
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near back prep area.

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8466436

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Bags of flour stored on store room floor.
  • 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 in flour container handle in contact with flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed two open plastic water bottles in reach in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust inside walk in cooler.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops being stored in the mop sink. Operator removed remove and stored in a manner to allow to dry. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution 0 Ppm Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in prep area. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (70F - Cold Holding) on pizza prep today. Per employee 45 minutes prior to inspection. Discussed with operator TPHC and emailed form. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 13-06-4:Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Observed employee with nail polish preparing pizza without wearing intact gloves.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrub pad in hand washing sink in kitchen.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation