Little Caesar Pizza #227

4515 N Pine Is Rd, Sunrise, FL 33351 · Permanent Food Service · License 1612874

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 58 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority, repeat · not yet fixed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate, 8 basic
-22
Complaint after follow-up on Sep 15
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score58

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 3 visits

Jul132026

Routine inspection

11 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitSep 15, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  At the time of callback inspection, no manager certification available.
Basic1
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Not complied
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitJul 14, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
4 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  not complied
  More time given
Basic3
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  More time given
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed mushrooms cold held at 48°F and ham at 44°F in flip top cooler. As per operator, both items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator removed both items to reach in freezer for quick chill.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  -Observed 4 live flying insects landing on walls next to exit door and 2 next to 3 compartment sink .
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
  No certified food manager certification available at this time.
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
  Observed employee drinking water stored in reach in freezer not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  Observed scoops with handle stored inside walk container with sausages. Operator removed
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  Observed employee engaging in food preparation with long ineffective hair restraint.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup on can opener holster.
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
  Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout kitchen.
  Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  Observed ceiling tile in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling due to air conditioners not working properly.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.