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LITTLE CAESARS receives C in DeKalb County health inspection

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1944 CANDLER RD UNIT C DECATUR, GA 30032

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LITTLE CAESARS received a C, scoring 75 out of 100, in a DeKalb County food-service inspection on Aug 21, 2026. The official report lists seven findings. [1]

Inspection score

75/100Grade COfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed interior of the pizza dough pressure and can opener is very greasy and dirty at sight and touch. [2]

The inspector also observed 10 small boxes of tomato base, prepped in house, stored at the front service were above 41F, also all foods (tomato base, pepperoni, chicken, mushroom etc.) stored in the prep top cooler and the reach in cooler in the main kitchen were also above 41F.Please see the temperature log for out of temp food marked with asterisks. The note records an on-site correction: “Person in charge discarded all the food and restocked them.” [3]

A separate finding described bottles of cleaning solutions were stored directly on the food. [4]

The report marks two findings as corrected on site. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 7 of 7 findings

  1. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Item 4-2B
    Observed interior of the pizza dough pressure and can opener is very greasy and dirty at sight and touch. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed interior of the pizza dough pressure and can opener is very greasy and dirty at sight and touch. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
    New violation

  2. Proper cold holding temperatures

    Item 6-1A
    Observed 10 small boxes of tomato base, prepped in house, stored at the front service were above 41F, also all foods (tomato base, pepperoni, chicken, mushroom etc.) stored in the prep top cooler and the reach in cooler in the main kitchen were also above 41F.Please see the temperature log for out of temp food marked with asterisks. COS: Person in charge discarded all the food and restocked them.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    Observed 10 small boxes of tomato base, prepped in house, stored at the front service were above 41F, also all foods (tomato base, pepperoni, chicken, mushroom etc.) stored in the prep top cooler and the reach in cooler in the main kitchen were also above 41F.Please see the temperature log for out of temp food marked with asterisks. COS: Person in charge discarded all the food and restocked them. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  3. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Item 8-2B
    Observed bottles of cleaning solutions were stored directly on the food. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that the poisonous or toxic materials should be stored in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(6)(c)

    Observed bottles of cleaning solutions were stored directly on the food. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that the poisonous or toxic materials should be stored in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. COS: Person in charge relocated the cleaning products. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
    Corrected on siteNew violation

  4. Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

    Item 11A
    Observed the prep top cooler, reach in cooler and the walk-in cooler is not holding cold food at 41f or below. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler is recorded at 44.6F.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(3)(a)

    Observed the prep top cooler, reach in cooler and the walk-in cooler is not holding cold food at 41f or below. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler is recorded at 44.6F. CA: Discussed the person in charge to repair the coolers ASAP. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 11A ↗
    New violation

  5. Personal cleanliness

    Item 12B
    Observed food handling employee with hair longer than 1/2 inch not wearing an effective hair restraint. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(j)

    Observed food handling employee with hair longer than 1/2 inch not wearing an effective hair restraint. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B ↗
    New violation

  6. Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing

    Item 13A
    Observed most recent inspection report 83B is not posted in the front service or at the drive thru window for public view. CA: Discussed the person in charge to post New Violation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)

    Observed most recent inspection report 83B is not posted in the front service or at the drive thru window for public view. CA: Discussed the person in charge to post New Violation.
    Official report · Item 13A ↗
    New violation

  7. Equipment cleanliness

    Item 15C
    Observed the prep table has accumulated black grease, unclean to sight and touch. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

    Observed the prep table has accumulated black grease, unclean to sight and touch. CA: Discussed with the person in charge that nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C ↗
    New violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    75/100C
    Reading

Sources

01 / Primary source Official inspection & findings

DeKalb County · Aug 21, 2026

02 / Same facility Official inspection history

Inspection 57548247 · Facility 12299687

03 / How scoring works Georgia’s food-service rules
Record details & methodology
Authority
DeKalb County
Inspection ID
57548247
Facility ID
12299687
Record captured
Venue address source
Official listing ·

Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from DeKalb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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