1712 GULF TO BAY BLVD, CLEARWATER, FL 33755
State inspectors have documented 4 high-priority violations at LITTLE CAESARS over the past year. That's the kind that can make you sick. Consider the alternatives below. The trailing-year record shows 26 violations, including 4 high-priority and 0 Emergency Orders of Closure.
Scores higher than 12% of the 562 inspected restaurants in CLEARWATER on the trailing-year record.
4 high-priority violations on the trailing-year record — above the Pinellas County average of 2.4.
Full available history. The score uses only the most recent 365 days — older visits are shown for context, not counted.
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
This visit closed with no further action required.
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Raw meat, poultry, or seafood not separated from ready-to-eat food, or food left unprotected during prep, storage, or display.
Food held, cooled, cooked, or reheated outside safe temperatures, letting dangerous bacteria multiply.
Hands not washed or gloves not changed when required, or employees eating, drinking, or smoking in food areas.
Sewage or wastewater not disposed of properly — backups can contaminate the whole kitchen.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Restrooms not clean, stocked, or maintained as required.
Dirty wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer, or soiled linens handled improperly.
Shelves, counters, handles, or equipment exteriors soiled with grease, debris, or dust.
Plumbing not installed or maintained properly — leaks, mop sink issues, unserviced water filters, or missing backflow prevention.
Floors, walls, ceilings, or attached equipment dirty, damaged, or poorly vented.
Mops, brooms, and other cleaning and maintenance equipment stored or maintained improperly.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Dish machine or sinks not set up or working properly, or missing sanitizer test kit and gauges.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Surfaces that touch food — cutting boards, ice bins, dish racks — soiled or not sanitized.
The establishment's license expired, not obtained, or not properly displayed.
Other conditions related to sanitary and safe operation.
A sick or symptomatic employee present, or staff unaware of when illness bars them from working with food.
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Employee jackets, phones, drinks, or other personal items stored where they can contaminate food.
This visit closed with no further action required.
Handwash sink missing, blocked, or used for other purposes, or missing soap, towels, or the handwash sign.
Missing or expired food manager certification, or employee food-safety training not documented.
Missing hair or beard restraint, dirty work clothes, jewelry, or painted/artificial fingernails during food prep.
Every violation on this record falls into one of the state's standardized categories. Here is what each category covers and why inspectors check for it — in plain English, with the trailing-year count for this kitchen.
Managers need current food-safety certification and employees need documented, state-approved training. Trained staff are the difference between rules on a poster and rules in practice.
On this record, the category appears in 2 of the 4 trailing-year inspections. The written details for each entry are in the state inspection documents linked above.
Dirty Dish List is built from public inspection data published by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The inspection dates, dispositions, and violations on this report card mirror what the state has on file for License No. 6217964 — you can read the original documents yourself and compare.