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Little Caesars

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3544 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix 85051

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01312

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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100060202420252026Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 45 (3 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Jul 8, 2025 — Routine — score 87 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 3 core)Jul 18, 2025 — Re-Inspection — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Oct 13, 2025 — Routine — score 97 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 3 core)Feb 2, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history8 on record

2026

Feb 2, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed employee illness, glove use limitations, and cleaning.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

2025

Oct 13, 2025Routine3 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: sanitizer dispenser maintenance, sanitizer strength, cleaning frequency of drains

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation Observed personal items throughout facility stored directly on top of packaged food and on shelving above open food. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Person in charge to label and provide designated areas for personal items. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge to speak with management about scheduling exam. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation Restroom door open without self closing mechanism. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Person in charge to place work order and have installed. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors

Jul 18, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, manager provided photos via email on 7/17 of quaternary test strips. Violation #48 corrected.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Jul 8, 2025Routine2 foundation3 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: hair restraints, wrist wear, date marking

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge to speak with management about scheduling exam. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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No paper towels at hand sink near registers. A way to dry hands must be readily available at all hand sinks. Person in charge placed paper towels in dispenser. 6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: Hand Drying Provision. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Predefined Comment: PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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No quaternary test strips available for quaternary sanitizer solution at 3 compartment sink. Person in charge to inform management to order and provide photos of invoice and strips upon arrival via email prior to reinspection on 7/18/2025. 4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore6-501.19

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Restroom door open without self closing mechanism. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food establishment and does not open directly into the food establishment such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Person in charge to place work order and have installed. 6-501.19 - Core: Closing Toilet Room Doors

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-403.11

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Observed personal items throughout facility stored directly on top of packaged food and on shelving above open food. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Person in charge to label and provide designated areas for personal items. 6-403.11 - Core: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking

2024

Aug 15, 2024Routine2 coreA

Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of personal items, usage of water dispenser hook, batteries for paper towel dispenserPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-202.15

Inspector's notes

Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Plumbing at 3-compartment sink designed into floor drain, not allowing an air gap. All plumbing should provide a 1in air gap from flood rim. Person in charge to place work order and have completed by next routine inspection. 5-202.15 - Core: Conditioning Device, Design

May 22, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

No County legal action will result from this inspection.The establishment attended the Department’s Active Managerial Control virtual webinar class on 05/22/2024. Please note that failure to correct repetitive violations may result in legal action, including possible revocations of your permit to operate.

Apr 30, 2024Routine3 priority2 foundationD°

A 3rd consecutive #06 - Hands clean & properly washed Priority Violation - 2-301.14, P: When to Wash has been received- establishment has been signed up for a AMC class on May 22,2024 at 8:45am. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this and had 3 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation on this inspection Discussed establishment procedures regarding: Walk-in refrigerator door, storage of personal food, cleaning frequency of prep areas and can opener, back doorDue to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed and received by Connie Jaime.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website.https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Request Notes: Hold for Review,Request Review: CHECKED,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Connie Jaime

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-102.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-2-102.11(A), B) and (C)(1), (4)-(16), Pf: Demonstration; Demonstration of Knowledge Person in charge failed to produce food manager certification, food handler cards of employees, and correctly answer questions regarding when to wash, cold holding temperatures, food borne illnesses, and time as a control. A food manager must be present at all times, all employees handling food must have a food handlers card, and person in charge must be able to demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention. District manager stated food manager certification is scheduled for staff soon. District manager to follow up with inspector with documentation. Department to follow up at next routine inspection. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Repeat Violations: 2nd

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed employee handle trash, then handle clean utensils, without washing hands. Observed another employee adjust pants, wipe hands on apron, wipe face, and begin applying gloves to make pizzas without washing hands. Hands should be washed after handling trash and touching face, body, or clothes if preparing to handle clean utensils or food. Employee placed utensil in 3-compartment sink for washing and began handling trash. Other employee washed hands and placed new gloves before returning to station. THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. No hand soap available at hand sink near register. Paper towels inaccessible in restroom. All hand sinks must have soap and a proper way to dry hands readily available at all times. Person in charge placed soap and paper towels at stations. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#17 — Proper Disposition of Returned, Previously Served, Reconditioned, and Unsafe FoodPriority3-701.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-701.11, P: Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Open boxes of pizza intended for discard on 4/29, stored on top of flour intended for use of dough making for customer pizzas. All food that is intended to be discarded should be removed from premises and not stored with other food items intended for customers. Employee removed food and discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Pepperoni in make table with an internal temperature of 48*F. Person in charge could not determine when food was placed in unit. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge discarded. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 13, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean

District manager, Connie J., stated via email, that upper management has not scheduled a date for the examination of the food manager certification for management on site. Will follow up during next routine inspection.

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →