Little Caesars #667
1262 N Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308410
What drove the grade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection1 intermediate, 3 basic-6
- Violations at the Oct 14 complaint check3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 1 basic-9
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 9Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score65
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 3 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint check
- First visitOct 14, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate3
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
By front counter, operator replaced paper towels
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
Keimaurey Medaries manager on duty
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
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Basic1
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Box of napkins on the floor, operator removed from the floor.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
C74Routine inspection4 violations · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up
- Follow-up visitOct 9, 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.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ruby Castillo 7-31-2025 Is no longer employed with the company. According to the person in charge.
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Open bottle of Aquinafina water on top of pizza boxes.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nesting observed.
- First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Open bottle of Lipton Brisk tea and an open bottle of Aquafina bottle water next to a container of chicken wings on a shelf inside the walk in cooler.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.