LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA 2223

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placed gloves without washing hands first. Instructed employee on proper method.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water temperature at 77F at handsink located at entrance of kitchen.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in handwash sink located at entrance of kitchen.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers not properly air dried by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed plastic containers not properly air dried by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed plastic containers not properly air dried by the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pizza racks with 17 pizzas not covered next to preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: Observed pizza racks with 17 pizzas not covered next to preparation table. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-10: Observed pizza racks with 17 pizzas not covered next to preparation table. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed towel stored inside handwashing sink, staff removed the towel Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink by employees rack area, also at employees restroom.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda containers stored on the floor, staff relocated soda bottles to rack. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach in cooler at pizza station.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted/pitted shelves at reach in cooler pizza station.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed towel not stored in sanitizer bucket at handwashing sink. Staff discarded the towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on the food preparation table in front of the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on the food preparation table in front of the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean plastic containers not air dried, stored on storage shelves by the three compartment sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Observed clean plastic containers not air dried, stored on storage shelves by the three compartment sink. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located at the pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-22: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. RIC located at the pizza station. Time Extended

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. Information was provided . Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a small storage rack in front of the sink by the back door.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a scrubbing pad in the sink.

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No proof of water filters were inspected or replaced . Last inspection 5/2020. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at the exit side of the pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floors soiled by the back door.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed a hole on the wall next to the hand sink. Repeat Violation

Basic - Light not functioning. Observed in the employee restroom and in the back of the kitchen.

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed in the front line area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the reach in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the bottom shelving of the prep tables soiled in the kitchen. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed oil in a plastic pitcher on the prep table in the back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled by dough machine, behind the pizza oven, and below the triple sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed operator engaging food preparation changed gloves no hand wash procedures before.

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed preparation table not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Instructed manager about good practice procedures. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough press machine with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at hand wash unit next to dough mixer.

Intermediate - Wash solution in three-compartment sink less than 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wash solution at 80°F at the time of the inspection. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no proof of water filter was replaced within a year. Service date 05/2020

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups with no handle to dispense cheese for pizzas topping. Repeat Violation

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at hot holding units at front cashier area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed above and near pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal purse stored above soda bottles. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed operator engaging food preparation with personal wristwatch.

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walking cooler gasket in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front of the establishment and also underneath preparation tables.

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall next to bathroom. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at reach in to pizza oven. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulated grease and food debris underneath oven chains, also at oven hood. Repeat Violation

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside walk-in cooler.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket with accumulated slime or food debris; soda reach in cooler fan with accumulated dust; tray carts with accumulated food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Rack shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to three compartment sink.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at preparation table unit.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers with potable water no lid next to three compartment sink exposed to splash.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed accumulated grease and food debris behind dough mixer and also behind preparation reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation