Little Caesars #2218

29625 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33030 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326613

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 41 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 22, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · not yet fixed · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 21 complaint inspection
3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 11 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-39
Administrative complaint on Aug 21, now complaint after follow-up
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score41

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Aug212026

Complaint inspection

17 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 22, 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.
6 violations still not corrected:
- 1 High priority
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  During callback inspection observed 2 live flies flying near handwash sink in the kitchen. observed 1 live fly flying over the prep table across the walk in cooler. Observed 1 live fly land on pizza make rack in the kitchen.
  Administrative complaint
Basic5
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  More time given
  In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  During callback inspection observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled.
  More time given
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 21, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
17 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed pizza sauce (47°F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler near pizza oven, as per operator for less than an hour.
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed 5 live flies land on wall near the triple sink. Observed 4 live flies land on clean dish rack across mop sink. Observed 4 live flies land of clean dish rack above the triple sink. Observed interior 4 live flies land on wall at prep table near the walk in cooler. Observed 3 live flies land shelves with trays for pizza dough near preparation table. Observed 2 live flies land on racks with uncooked pizza across pizza oven. Observed 4 live flies flying and land on pizza sheets with dough inside near dough press machine.
  Administrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
  Establishment has no means to calibrate thermometer.
  Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
  As per manager food is cook by oven temperature.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed clean baking sheets soiled with old food debris.
Basic11
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Observed container of flour not labeled stored under dough press preparation table.
  Repeat violation
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
  Observed boxes of pizza sauce stored on floor near exit door. Observed container of oil stored on floor near walk in cooler.
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  Observed utensil inside of cheese sauce in the walk in cooler.
  In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of flour under prep table in back area.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed interior of bottom conveyor oven soiled with old food debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed interior of handwash sink soiled with food debris. Observed walk in cooler door gaskets soiled with mold like substance. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris.in preparation line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.
  Observed clean baking sheets and clean plastic containers stored at shelve near mop sink.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
  Observed missing handle at handwash sink near the walk in cooler.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Observed wall soiled with food debris in the kitchen. Also Observed wall at triple sink soiled with food debris.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Observed utensil inside floor under prep tables soiled with old food debris. Observed floor in walk in cooler has accumulation of debris.
Reporting only1
- Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
  For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked with trash cans.
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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.