South Miami Heights, Miami-Dade County

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

20121 SW 127 AVENUE, South Miami Heights, FL 33177

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Jan 6, 2026
City
South Miami Heights
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
9

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 24282746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust throughout the kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust throughout the kitchen areas. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24282745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 24282747

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-06: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas. Time Extended

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

02C-03-5

Detail 24108333

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercially processed mushrooms stored in plastic container in walk in cooler with no date marked.

53B-14-5

Detail 24108335

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Yeney Lozano, and Ilaniet Medina, with food handler training certification expired 03/20/24, and 07/12/2025.

36-34-5

Detail 24108330

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, and dust throughout the kitchen areas.

35B-08-4

Detail 24108332

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. By the preparation kitchen on top of pizza pans.

23-03-4

Detail 24108329

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24108331

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed one door standing reach in freezer interior soiled.

36-27-5

Detail 24108334

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.

42-01-4

Detail 24108336

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

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

16-37-1

Detail 23100411

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23100407

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn. Next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed reach in freezer gasket torn. Next to 3 compartment sink. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23100409

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 23100408

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

08B-12-5

Detail 23100410

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed more than 16 pizzas not covered stored next to the preparation table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-27: Observed more than 16 pizzas not covered stored next to the preparation table. Time Extended

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 23094704

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed a live fly standing in a pepperoni pizza stored next to the preparation area. Stop sale was issued. Warning

01B-03-5

Detail 23094698

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed a live fly standing in a pepperoni pizza stored next to the preparation area. Stop sale was issued. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23094700

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic container stored inside the hand wash sink by the 3 compartment sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23094702

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

14-01-5

Detail 23094695

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On a metal cup inside the cheese at the preparation table. Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23094696

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn. Next to 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23094701

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23094699

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23094697

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed more than 16 pizzas not covered stored next to the preparation table. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23094703

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on the floor Warning

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-25-4

Detail 22448102

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched his face and then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Operator was coached to enforce hand washing.

03A-02-5

Detail 22448098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 33 pepperoni pizzas @ 70° F stored next to the preparation table. Establishment after 1 hour they discard the pizza but the No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per operator pizzas were placed less than 1 hour.

16-37-1

Detail 22448103

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

03F-10-5

Detail 22448101

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

53B-09-4

Detail 22448099

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed some photocopies used as original certificate. Operator was advise to obtain original certificate.

14-01-5

Detail 22448104

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a metal measure cup touching the cheese at the preparation table.

40-06-5

Detail 22448105

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored on the preparation table. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22448097

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn, next to the 3 compartment sink.

14-69-4

Detail 22448100

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer next to the 3 compartment sink.

33-16-4

Detail 22448096

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Aug 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 16

08B-27-4

Detail 21251005

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed flour inside of soiled container under preparation table.

10-05-5

Detail 21251002

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 50°F. Manager stored the utensils in a dry container. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21251011

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee cleaned an equipment in the hand wash sink.

29-28-4

Detail 21251010

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.

36-34-5

Detail 21251013

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the preparation area. Repeat Violation

24-06-4

Detail 21251003

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean containers stored on dirty shelves in front of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-03-4

Detail 21251000

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing next to exit door at the back of the establishment. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 21251001

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

14-11-5

Detail 21251004

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21251009

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled under three compartment sink and under shelves located in front of three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21251008

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler at preparation area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21250999

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink located next to reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21251007

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves in front of three compartment sink soiled with accumulation of grease. Repeat Violation

38-04-4

Detail 21251006

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 21250998

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

02D-01-5

Detail 21251012

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not identified by common name.

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20637457

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed can opener soiled. Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20637452

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 20637458

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed an employee engaged in food preparation (Juliana Diaz), as per employee, she has been working in this establishment for about four years, without proof of required state approved employee training certificate. Admin Complaint

36-34-5

Detail 20637455

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance the kitchen area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance the kitchen area. Time Extended

24-06-4

Detail 20637451

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pans and plastic containers stored in dirty shelves at the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed pans and plastic containers stored in dirty shelves at the back of the kitchen Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed pans and plastic containers stored in dirty shelves at the back of the kitchen. Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20637449

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area in poor condition, the doors are loose and the gaskets are torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed the door was repaired but the gasket continues torn. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed the door was repaired but the gasket continues torn. Time Extended

36-08-4

Detail 20637453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and walls junctures broken next to exit door and in the corner of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed floor and walls junctures broken next to exit door and in the corner of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed floor and walls junctures broken next to exit door and in the corner of the walk in cooler. Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 20637456

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed very soiled floor and walls under three compartment sink and under shelves located at the back of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed walls under three compartment sink soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed walls under three compartment sink soiled. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20637454

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soap dispenser, paper towel dispensers soiled, shelves located at the back of the kitchen where pans and flour are stored. And hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed shelves located at the back of the kitchen where pans and flour are stored soiled. And hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed shelves located at the back of the kitchen where pans and flour are stored soiled. And hood filters soiled. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 20637448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20637450

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed torn, soiled floors at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed torn, soiled floors at three compartment sink area. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-03: Observed torn, soiled floors at three compartment sink area. Time Extended

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 20478635

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation Time Extended

53A-01-7

Detail 20478643

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20478636

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20478641

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile disrepair over at three compartment sink area and over preparation table located at the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed ceiling tile disrepair over at three compartment sink area and over preparation table located at the back of the kitchen. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 20478638

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance the kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled with mold-like substance the kitchen area. Time Extended

24-06-4

Detail 20478639

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pans and plastic containers stored in dirty shelves at the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed pans and plastic containers stored in dirty shelves at the back of the kitchen Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20478644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area in poor condition, the doors are loose and the gaskets are torn. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed the door was repaired but the gasket continues torn. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20478640

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Time Extended

36-08-4

Detail 20478634

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and walls junctures broken next to exit door and in the corner of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed floor and walls junctures broken next to exit door and in the corner of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 20478637

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed very soiled floor and walls under three compartment sink and under shelves located at the back of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed walls under three compartment sink soiled. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20478642

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soap dispenser, paper towel dispensers soiled, shelves located at the back of the kitchen where pans and flour are stored. And hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed shelves located at the back of the kitchen where pans and flour are stored soiled. And hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20478631

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to hand wash sink located next to pizzas shelves, wall soiled with mold-like substance behind three compartment sink. And wall behind bread station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed wall behind bread station soiled. Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 20478632

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Time Extended

36-10-4

Detail 20478633

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed torn, soiled floors at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-01: Observed torn, soiled floors at three compartment sink area. Time Extended

Aug 25, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 5Basic: 16Total: 21

22-02-4

Detail 20460445

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 20460438

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a wet wiping cloth and a spatula inside of hand wash sink located in front of the walk in cooler.

53A-01-7

Detail 20460434

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53B-13-5

Detail 20460431

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 20460450

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water water at hand wash sink located at the entry of preparation area.

23-24-4

Detail 20460433

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled residue on reach in cooler doors and reach in freezer located next to the three compartment sink.

36-32-5

Detail 20460436

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile disrepair over at three compartment sink area and over preparation table located at the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 20460447

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

24-06-4

Detail 20460448

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pans and plastic containers stored in dirty shelves at the back of the kitchen. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20460443

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a personal back pack on floor next to pizza boxes and one in the top of pizza boxes. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20460435

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler at preparation area in poor condition, the doors are loose and the gaskets are torn. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20460439

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

36-08-4

Detail 20460430

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed floor and walls junctures broken next to exit door and in the corner of the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

36-01-4

Detail 20460449

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed very soiled floor and walls under three compartment sink and under shelves located at the back of the kitchen.

36-73-4

Detail 20460432

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled and three compartment sink area floor soiled.

31B-04-4

Detail 20460442

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, one located in front of walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Detail 20460437

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soap dispenser, paper towel dispensers soiled, shelves located at the back of the kitchen where pans and flour are stored. And hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 20460444

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in front of the oven at preparation area.

36-27-5

Detail 20460441

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled next to hand wash sink located next to pizzas shelves, wall soiled with mold-like substance behind three compartment sink. And wall behind bread station. Repeat Violation

42-01-4

Detail 20460446

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

36-10-4

Detail 20460440

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed torn, soiled floors at three compartment sink area. Repeat Violation