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Little Caesars

401 N Arizona Ave, Chandler 85225

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01995

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

85
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Sep 14, 2023 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Feb 15, 2024 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 14, 2024 — Routine — score 90 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Feb 13, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2025 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 11, 2026 — Routine — score 69 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)69
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

Mar 11, 2026Routine2 priority1 coreC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-501.110

Inspector's notes

Multiple employee personal items stored directly on and over the open make line, drink items, and pizza sauce in the storage area. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Multiple prepped pizzas on two speed racks next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). PIC was unsure of when the pizzas were made and discarded-see embargo form. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies not to exceed four hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5) - Priority: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Sanitizer stored directly on/over the pizza make line. PIC relocated the sanitizer. Ensure that toxic materials are stored in a manner to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service items. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage

2025

Aug 15, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.3rd consecutive for #24

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

====Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. Observed one rack with one zone with cheese pizza and one rack with one zone with pepperoni pizza with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC replaced batteries and started timers for all zones on rack.==========If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ===3RD CONSECUTIVE

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

Feb 13, 2025Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

====Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. Observed 2 full racks and 3 zones with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on rack.==========If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ===2nd Consecutive

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

2024

Aug 14, 2024Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwashing sink use with person in charge and reviewed pest control policy.3rd Consecutive for #28

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

====Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. Observed 2 full racks and 3 zones with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on rack.==========If utilizing 4 hours and no temperature control: The food has to be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point the TCS food was removed from temperature control. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. 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/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Inspector's notes

Observed on top counter of the main make line a chemical spray bottle with liquid chemical inside with no chemical name. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC spray bottle contained Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. Directed PIC to clearly label Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. === Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd

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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers

Feb 15, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 2,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Amy R.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers. ===Observed on top counter of the main make line a chemical spray bottle with liquid chemical inside with no chemical name. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC spray bottle contained Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. Directed PIC to clearly label Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. === Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Sep 14, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommend: maintenance mike machineReviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures.Emailed copy of inspection report. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) topermittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure youreceive 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 toreview, 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-servicerestaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail foodmarkets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request?Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Nathan Nazari

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers. ===Observe on small rack with two chemical spray bottles with chemicals inside with no chemical name. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC both spray bottles contain Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. Directed PIC to clearly label Quat Ammonia Sanitizer. === Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#40 — Personal CleanlinessCore2-402.11

Repeat Violation Core-2-402.11 , C: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints. =====Observed two male employees working in pizza prep stations and pizza staging area by oven with no hair restraints. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)> ====Applies mainly to employees where the hair can pose a significant threat of contamination. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →