Palatka, Putnam County

LITTLE CAESARS PIZZA

841 N SR 19, Palatka, FL 32177

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 20, 2026
City
Palatka
County
Putnam
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

May 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24442008

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On shelf of warewashing area, clean large sauce containers with mold like substance on side of container. Food debris build up on tracks of conveyor oven. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 24442015

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. At time of inspection unable to provide proof of food handler training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

36-32-5

Detail 24442011

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Acoustic ceiling tile by bathroom with large hole of the drop ceiling.

14-11-5

Detail 24442010

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in chest freezer with torn door gasket.

36-73-4

Detail 24442009

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor around dough mixer with build up of debris. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 24442014

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Grease dripping forming on side of hood system. Visible staining on ceiling tiles around pizza oven.

10-01-5

Detail 24442013

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bulk flour container with scoop handle buried in product.

23-03-4

Detail 24442012

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer door gasket soiled. Fan guard in walk in cooler with dust build up.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 23513318

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-29: At time of follow up inspection food handler training certificates arrived without training material books for International Food Service Executive Association, operator waiting for training materials to arrive. Time Extended

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

41-07-4

Detail 23383565

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain relief medicine of waxed food contact paper on storage shelf. Operator relocated the pain medicine. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23383562

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. While pizzas held on time with no time tracking. Operator waiting for repair or replacement timer. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23383557

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep line with build up of food debris.

53B-01-5

Detail 23383567

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. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23383559

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license displayed expired 06/01/2024. Operator has current license to be posted. Corrective Action Taken

12B-07-4

Detail 23383558

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of the reach in freezer. Operator relocated the beverage. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23383561

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean plastic containers stacked while wet.

36-73-4

Detail 23383564

Basic - Floor, walls and ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Ceiling/wall of cook line by air vent with dust build up. Floor by prep station with debris build up. Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23383560

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Measuring cup with no handles in cheese container on the cook line. Discussed with operator and relocated.

51-18-6

Detail 23383563

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. No copy of the last inspection available.

21-38-4

Detail 23383566

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer solution stored on the floor. Operator relocated the sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Feb 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 10

03F-02-5

Detail 22611724

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. Full rack of pre assembled pizza held on rack next to make cooler, no timer started. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 22611728

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bottle water stored on front handwash sink. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 22611719

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in restroom. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22611722

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.

40-06-5

Detail 22611726

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on top of bulk corn meal container. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 22611723

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor at pizza racks in disrepair. Floor at dough mixer in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 22611720

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under prep tables and equipment soiled.

08B-38-4

Detail 22611725

Basic - Food stored on floor. At front counter, open case of red pepper stored on floor.

10-06-5

Detail 22611721

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At make cooler, cups and scoops stored in cheese. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22611727

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough mixer and dough baller have build up. Exterior back of pizza conveyer oven, including fan covers, have build up. Exterior of bulk flour and corn meal containers soiled. Lower shelves in prep area soiled. Repeat Violation

Sep 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

41-25-4

Detail 22309478

High Priority - Powder pesticide used inside establishment. Powder observed sprinkled on floor under front counter. Person in charge states it is a pesticide for insects.

03F-02-5

Detail 22309474

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. Pre assembled pizza held on racks in kitchen for 1 hour with no timer started. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 22309481

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Person in charge unable to provide written procedure for biohazard cleanup. Provided during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22309472

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cloth stored in front hand wash sink. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22309484

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels from front hand wash sink. Person in charge provided. Also, paper towel dispenser not working in employee restroom. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22309480

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employee on duty during inspection.

35A-03-4

Detail 22309486

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on floor around mop sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 22309477

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep and on shelf above prep table. Moved to appropriate location. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22309475

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and vape stored on interior side of pizza boxes. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

32-05-4

Detail 22309483

Basic - Fixtures in disrepair. Faucet in employee restroom missing handle.

36-73-4

Detail 22309473

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors with debris buildup under equipment. Floors with damage by mixer, in walk in cooler. Door frame with damage at back door. Hole in wall around piping at triple sink. Some ceiling tiles are porous.

08B-38-4

Detail 22309485

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of cornmeal stored on floor in dry storage area. Also in walk in cooler cases of sauce stored on floor. Person in charge raised. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22309476

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dough press and mixer with food debris buildup. Fans on pizza oven closest to reach in freezer with dust buildup. Plastic shields around oven with grease buildup. Food debris on racks for pre assembled pizzas. Repeat Violation

16-48-4

Detail 22309487

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Grease buildup observed on exterior of clean pitchers and on handles of pizza cutters in clean dish area.

35B-03-4

Detail 22309479

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected at back door. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 22309471

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Maketop with standing water and food debris.

42-01-4

Detail 22309482

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor in kitchen. Person in charge raised, Corrected On-Site

Dec 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-01-7

Detail 21641935

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers on duty during inspection with no proof of CFM. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Manager on duty has been assistant manager since 2020. GM has been manager since late April per person in charge. No proof of CFM. Admin Complaint

Oct 12, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

50-17-2

Detail 21484405

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/22. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21484414

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top reach in cooler cheese 48F. Lids open at the time of inspection. Person in charge closed lids. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 21484411

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. Pizzas prepped and held at room temperature made with cheese with no time mark. Person in charge states held on time, set timer during inspection. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 21484413

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers on duty during inspection with no proof of CFM. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 21484410

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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of training for employees during inspection. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 21484403

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser at front hand wash sink not functioning.

36-34-5

Detail 21484409

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust in various places on ceiling in kitchen. Also, duct tape used to repair tile, also observed several porous tiles in back of kitchen. Repeat Violation

33-12-4

Detail 21484412

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Rust on bottom of dumpster, hole visible on side. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 21484402

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on door of flip top.

08B-38-4

Detail 21484407

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza Sauce in containers stored on floor in walk in.

23-03-4

Detail 21484408

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan in flip top with debris buildup.

35B-03-4

Detail 21484404

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer disconnected.

29-11-4

Detail 21484415

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hot water side of hand wash sink at front line. Also faucet broken in employee restroom.

02D-01-5

Detail 21484406

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour unlabeled. Person in charge labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 11

41-10-4

Detail 20931937

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes stored on bag of flour, also on shelf above napkins at front counter. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 20931934

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Two managers on duty with no CFM training.

53A-05-6

Detail 20931933

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/ 4 employees on duty with no CFM present.

53B-13-5

Detail 20931940

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. Two employees who have worked for establishment for longer than 60 days unable to provide proof of training. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 20931932

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop for cheese does not have handle. Repeat Violation

36-37-5

Detail 20931939

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Multiple porous tiles utilized in kitchen. Duct tape used to repair ceiling by pizza make.

36-34-5

Detail 20931936

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on vent above pizza boxes in corner by pizza oven, dust on vent above prep area.

33-12-4

Detail 20931931

Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. On right side of dumpster rusted out. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20931938

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal items stored on case of pizza boxes. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20931941

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle stored on shelf above food in walk in cooler. Person in charge discarded. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20931935

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket in back of kitchen.