Little Caesars Pizza
2468 Blanding Blvd #101, Middleburg, FL 32068 · Permanent Food Service · License 2001258
What drove the grade
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 21 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 15 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-29
- Extension granted on Sep 23, now extension grantedCounts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-3
- Safety score68
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsComplaint inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitSep 25, 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.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitSep 23, 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.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
At callback, observed approximately 25 dead flying insects and 1 dead roach. Operator began sweeping during inspection.
More time given
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
Operator needs more time.
More time given
- First visitSep 21, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
20 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
Observed, 2 flying insects. Also, observed 22 dead flys throughout establishment.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed, sanitizer bottle hanging on single serve box in back side cook line. Operator relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
No hot water at hand washing station in bathroom, 84°F and holding after running.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed, jug of water that is used to make pizza dough in sink. Employee dumped and relocated.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of employee food handler training.
Basic15
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Observed, bags of pizza flour stored open in dry storage area. Also, observed 1 uncovered bowl, and 1 open jug of oil in pizza prep area under prep table.
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
In walk-in cooler, observed employee drink on shelf with customer food.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed, both cooler doors with torn gaskets. Observed, leaking reach in cooler condenser dripping into large plastic bin with old food debris inside.
Utensils in poor condition.
Observed, can opener on prep table with rust pitting surface of blade and on mounting unit.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed, multiple reach in cooler insides soiled with food debris.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed multiple door gaskets with food debris or black/green mold like substance. Observed, dust and grease build up on hood system over pizza oven. Observed,Catch tray under pizza oven conveyor belt with build up of debris.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed, pizza tins in dry storage area not inverted.
Code 25, Single-service items: Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside.
Observed, single service pizza boxes stored at end of cook line with old food debris build up on wrappers.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Observed, hand washing station located at front of kitchen by office table, slow draining.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Observed shared dumpster, overflowing with bags hanging over sides.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
Observed, in ware-wash area under hand washing station Broken cove molding.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
In walk-in cooler, observed dust build up on fan guard and light fixture.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Observed food debris on floor under equipment and shelves throughout establishment. Observed, walls, ceiling, and air vent in pizza prep soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed, 2 employee hats on pizza oven. Operator removed and relocated to personal shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet mop head stored in mop sink.
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
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.