Little Caesars
4458 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34210 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105042
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 4 basic (1 repeat)-17
- Safety score83
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed on the top of their make table: Shredded cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); Sausage (53°F - Cold Holding) Operator stated he forgot to turn the top rail cooler on and turned it on. Did observe the temperatures starting to drop.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed no chemical test kit for their quaternary sanitizer.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Observed the GM lacking any proof of their certification.
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all of their certificates expired.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed cases of food stored on the floor of the kitchen and walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.
Observed the wall broken near the back dough machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed a chunk of the ceiling in disrepair in the back wearewashing area.
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 employee personal items improperly stored on the cook line and walk in cooler. Operator removed the items.
Fixed on the spot
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.