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Little Caesars -Commerce Ave
161 COMMERCE AVE , LAGRANGE, GA 30241 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 3, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A90September 3, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed bottled soda on shelf above prep cooler. Employee drinks should be limited to designated employee area in single-service cup with lid and straw.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed box of cookies stored on floor under front service counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed employee prep pizza with non-single band ring on.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed food debris buildup on storage racks with pans, can opener, and other surfaces throughout kitchen. Observed soiled cardboard boxes used on storage racks. Observed heavy grease and food debris buildup on grease trap underneath 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed food debris and stains on floors and walls throughout kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A95March 12, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving garbage & waste and facility upkeep.
Observed employee preparing food with long colored acrylic nails.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)”Observed broken doors to dumpser.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed repairs needed to floor, floor in need of cleaning, cleaning needed along coves of walls, observed small hole in ceiling.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A90September 5, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed uncovered food being stored in prep fridge cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed buildup on mixer. observed buildup on cooler racks. observed buildup on door seals off walk in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed dumpster with broken doors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Bserved repairs needed to floor, floor in need of cleaning, cleaning needed along coves of walls, clutter in backroom of store, small hole in ceiling.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A92March 10, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several containers of food with labels portraying the wrong expiration date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed buildup on racks in walk in cooler, buildup observed on outer portions of dough mixer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed repairs needed to floor, floor in need of cleaning, cleaning needed along coves of walls, clutter in backroom of store.
−1 point · Cited as “null”B82December 10, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving garbage & waste and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee handle cell phone and return to preparing pizza without washing hands. Observed employee take out trash and not wash hands before returning to food prep.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed employee preparing food with ring (other than single band).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed buildup on racks in walk-in cooler and on stationary tables, racks and cooking equipment throughout kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed repairs needed to floor. Observed mold buildup on wall near 3-compartment sink. Observed mold on floors in rear dry storage area. Observed cleaning needed to walls & floors throughout facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”This inspection deducted 18 points, but only 14 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B87May 13, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee touch clothing and continue pizza prep without washing hands on two occasions during inspection. Employee instructed to wash hands, food discarded. Observed employee wearing non-single band rings during food prep.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed food debris on racks, boxes near pizza prep area. Cleaning needed to warmer cabinet doors, storage racks, grease trap near 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed walls and floors in need of cleaning throughout entire facility. Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents and tiles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A98October 13, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observe build up on rack/ cart systems. Observed debris and build up on storage shelves. Observed build up inside walk-in cooler. Equipment should be designed to be easily cleanable often and as needed. Violation Code Reference: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed build up or accumulation on walls. Observed cracked floor tiles under sink area. Violation Code Reference: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 141-09-FSVC-007231. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
