Palm River-Clair Mel, Hillsborough County

LITTLE CAESARS #657

7620 PALM RIVER RD, Palm River-Clair Mel, FL 33619

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Oct 21, 2025
City
Palm River-Clair Mel
County
Hillsborough
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.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-43-4

Detail 23976674

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket 0 ppm. Quaternary. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23976667

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer next to opened flour bag under prep table. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23976675

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23976671

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to mixer. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23976672

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. Warning

32-09-5

Detail 23976673

Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Sign on bathroom "under construction doesn't work". Inspector had manager take sign down. Bathroom is operable. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23976670

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over reach in cooler on cooks line. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23976669

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23976676

Basic - Food stored on floor. Dough on floor in walk in cooler. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 23976668

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near 3 compartment sink. Warning

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23096848

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby and metal scrapers in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23096847

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary.

41-17-4

Detail 23096845

Intermediate - Sprayer containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under handwash sink in kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 23096849

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer near bulk sodas.

29-11-4

Detail 23096846

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under Three compartment sink.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22306263

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Green scrubby in handwash sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22306262

Basic - Employee cupcakes and brownies on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22306260

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting if clear containers on dish drying rack.

10-01-5

Detail 22306261

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in Parmesan. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22306264

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 21843401

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

27-16-4

Detail 21843399

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off at handwash sink near front of kitchen. Operator turned on at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21843400

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee on prep table in kitchen near walk in cooler. Employee discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21843402

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Repeat Violation

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-07-5

Detail 20983440

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 20983439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: Not displayed. Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20983441

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink wet nesting. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-05: Observed across from three compartment Sink. Time Extended

Dec 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

11-07-5

Detail 20748407

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. Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20748406

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/. Observed 4 employee engaged in food preparation without proof of certified food manager in the establishment. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20748403

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20748405

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located across from cook line adjacent office area. Operator restocked at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20748400

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20748401

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on drying rack across from three compartment sink wet nesting. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20748402

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of food debris in reach in cooler gaskets. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20748404

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor across from handwash sink in a manner that doesn't allow proper drying. Operator relocated item at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning