Little Caesars
B°967 E Guadalupe Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04147
Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history7 on record
2026
Jul 2, 2026Routine1 foundation5 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted due to citizens complaint response. Complaint is validated. Recommend: adding missing dome grate/drain basket below three compartment sink. Repair leak at faucet of main mop sink. Have licensed pest control applicator readjust rodent sealed traps
Inspector's notes
***SIXTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*** The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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
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***Second Consecutive Violation*** Observed no grey timer started on two pizza speed racks with three zones full each (Six zones total and full). Per employees the pizzas were recently made within 1 hour. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC applied correct discard time. Notified PIC. PIC applied correct discard time via sticker. ====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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 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.
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Observed employee with large beard. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Employee with beard will require a beard restraint. Also observed employee with long hair down to below waist. Discussed with PIC to have hair pulled up into hat. ==== Food employees shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, or other effective hair restraints and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single service and single-use articles. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
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**Second Consecutive Violation** Observed 1 out of 3 hot boxes (Middle Unit) only reaching 112*F-121*F with infrared thermometer. Adjust or maintain hot boxes to maintain normal hot temperatures of 135*F-165*F. ===Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under parts 4-1 and 4-2. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
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On previous inspection advised to add trash lid to trash can inside employee restroom. During this inspection observed trash lid missing again. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
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***FIFTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*** The coving next to the mop sink is missing. Hole in wall below three compartment sink. Gap in corner cove base around corner of restroom. === Ensure that the coving and wall are repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Feb 17, 2026Routine1 foundation4 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures. Date marking procedures. Reminder: trash can in restroom will require a lid. Pest control services are to be provided inside the establishment by licensed Pest Applicator. Recommend: CO2 test of main walk in unit.
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*FIFTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
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Observed no grey timer present on main pizza speed rack with two zones full. Per employees the pizzas were recently made within1 hour. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC applied correct discard time. Also observed no correct times on cooked chicken wings or other product in hot box that is not holding adequate temperatures. Notified PIC. PIC applied correct discard time via sticker. ====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. 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.
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Observed two large dead cockroaches by water heater and underneath hand sink in main restroom. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).===Remove dead insects. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests
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*FIFTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Observed 2 out of 3 hot boxes only reaching 112*F-121*F with infrared thermometer. Adjust or maintain hot boxes to maintain normal hot temperatures of 135*F-165*F. ===Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under parts 4-1 and 4-2. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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*FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The coving next to the walk in cooler, outside of the bathroom, and three compartment sink is in disrepair and gapping from the wall. The coving is completely missing from the wall next to the dough mixer. There is a hole in the wall next to the bathroom. Ensure that the coving and wall are repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Aug 21, 2025Routine2 priority3 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Orange Pro chemical item stored directly on and over pizza boxes at the front counter area. PIC relocated the chemical item. 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
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*FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
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Multiple pans of prepped pepperoni pizzas, cheese pizzas, Fantastic Four pizzas, and stuffed cheesy bread on speed racks with no set discard times. PIC discarded all items-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.
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*FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The coving next to the walk in cooler, outside of the bathroom, and three compartment sink is in disrepair and gapping from the wall. The coving is completely missing from the wall next to the dough mixer. There is a hole in the wall next to the bathroom. Ensure that the coving and wall are repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
Jan 29, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB
A complaint was addressed during this inspection. Violations noted on the inspection report support the allegations made in the complaint.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.
Inspector's notes
*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
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Employee working at the cash register went to handle single service items (pizza box, inserts) and clean in use food contact equipment at the cut table and make line areas without washing hands. Employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: 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.
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Two severely dented cans in food storage area. PIC removed cans. FOOD packages shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the contents so that the FOOD is not exposed to ADULTERATION or potential contaminants. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-202.15 - Priority Foundation: Package Integrity. 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/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.
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*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The coving next to the walk in cooler and three compartment sink is in disrepair and gapping from the wall. There is a hole in the wall next to the bathroom. Ensure that the coving and wall are repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2024
Oct 24, 2024Routine1 priority4 coreB
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the side kick suppling the chemical dispenser is removed from below the AVB at the mop sink and provided the plumbing handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections. 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
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Quat sanitizer above 400 ppm in cloth buckets in kitchen /prep areas. PIC stated that the sanitizer would be adjusted to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizer is at proper concentration according to manufacturer’s directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
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*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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The coving next to the walk in cooler and three compartment sink is in disrepair and gapping from the wall. There is a hole in the wall next to the bathroom. Ensure that the coving and wall are repaired. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
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Two employee personal phones stored on prep tables in the dough area and on the cut table next to open food items and clean equipment. PIC removed the employee phones. Ensure that employees have suitable facilities for the orderly storage of employee clothing and other possessions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-501.110 - Core: Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers
Mar 20, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----The PIC is not a certified food protection manager. Maricopa County requires all establishments that serve open food, which requires time/temperature control for food safety, to have at least one certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. The Person in Charge shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. This certificate must be visible or readily accessible and kept at the establishment for all inspections.This inspection was done as a result of a citizen's complaint CC-24-01705. No evidence was found to support the allegations made in the complaint.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.------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-181.Award: A,Signer: Chris T.
Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained----There is a pipe coming out of the wall in disrepair over the mop sink area. Ensure that the plumbing is repaired properly and maintained in good repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing----The 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall. EQUIPMENT that is fixed because it is not EASILY MOVABLE shall be installed so that it is SEALED to adjoining EQUIPMENT or walls, if the EQUIPMENT is exposed to spillage or seepage. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Dec 13, 2023Routine1 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. The inspection report was emailed.------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-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Yolanda Aguilar
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods -- The caulking between the warewashing sink and the wall is deteriorated. Re-caulk the sink to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To 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 →