WAUCHULA, Hardee County

LITTLE CAESARS 632

1434 N US HWY 17, WAUCHULA, FL 33873

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Nov 5, 2025
City
WAUCHULA
County
Hardee
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.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-11-5

Detail 24172940

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

33-11-4

Detail 24172941

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24172942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

36-50-4

Detail 24172939

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light cover dirty above food preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-05: Time Extended

Sep 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

53A-03-7

Detail 24002937

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/ Deanna Reza 8/12/2025 is expired. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24002935

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile over prep table dripping water towards back of kitchen, operator stated work order is in. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24002938

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

33-11-4

Detail 24002939

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24002936

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 24002934

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in reach in freezer, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-50-4

Detail 24002933

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed light cover dirty above food preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 9Total: 9

36-06-4

Detail 23709759

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor under shelf in back of kitchen, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23709758

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing over the reach in freezer in the kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 23709757

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a watch in food prep area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23709756

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hair restraint on, employee put a hat on. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23709754

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket is torn on the walk in cooler door.

36-24-5

Detail 23709753

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in the back of the kitchen damaged and pushed in creating a hole at the bottom.

33-11-4

Detail 23709761

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-16-4

Detail 23709755

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-50-4

Detail 23709760

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the light covers and vents throughout the kitchen dirty.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22137134

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At arrival operator stated that the walk-in cooler was not operating and that the repairman was onsite working on cooler. The foods were being held in a refrigerated truck box outside until the cooler could maintain temp. Inspector observed ham 2qts (51F - Cold Holding); chicken 2cups (52F - Cold Holding) inside the walk-in , operator stated the foods were placed there at 1100am. Foods must be used or discarded by300pm.

03F-02-5

Detail 22137133

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. Observed 2 racks of premade pizzas standing in rack at room temperature with no time marking. Operator states the pizzas were made 15 and 20 minutes ago and added time markings. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22137132

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. Inspector provided form. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 18, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21200242

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris.Flours brush at dough table was observed with black grease buildup on brush bristles. Manager removed from service. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21200244

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee open donut stored on top of closed cases of sauce at back dry storage. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21200241

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint making dough. Employee donned cap. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21200240

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup under dough processing table at floor/wall joint.

36-17-5

Detail 21200243

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Floor in disrepair and no longer easily cleanable/non absorbing at door to walk-in cooler. Floor tile grout has receded at dishwash area causing water and debris to pool in grout lines.

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

14-16-4

Detail 21196190

Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed spatula with pieces missing. Cracked lids, no longer cleanable cutting board. Manager discarded all. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21196194

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food and grease buildup along wall floor joint under table at dough station at back of kitchen.

36-11-4

Detail 21196192

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.broken area of floor at walk-in cooler door. No longer cleanable.

36-24-5

Detail 21196191

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at dough station at back of kitchen..

16-48-4

Detail 21196193

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils at dish dry rack. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 20477590

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, pitcher stored in sink by dough station. Operator removed the item. Corrected On-Site

16-36-4

Detail 20477583

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

14-01-5

Detail 20477584

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food on pizza line. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20477582

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.

36-34-5

Detail 20477585

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

36-73-4

Detail 20477587

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in Walk in Cooler throughout kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 20477588

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20477586

Basic - Shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 20477589

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the three compartment sink.