Little Caesars
A4340 W Mcdowell Rd, Phoenix 85035
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04182
Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jun 25, 2026Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge that TCS food contact surfaces shall be sanitized every 4 hours, as well as storing employee food and drinks in walk-in fridge in a way to prevent contamination.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager present at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. **Second Consecutive Violation**
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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
Inspector's notes
Observed employee cell phone on counter where dough was actively being prepped. Employees shall store personal items in a designated area to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
2025
Oct 21, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, establishment provided pest control report and invoice from 10/17 via email. Violation 38 corrected. Person in charge to continue to work with pest control to eliminate activity.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Predefined Comment: A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required.
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.
Oct 7, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: cleaning frequency of drains, usage of test strips, ordering of new timers
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Upon start of inspection, person in charge could not produce food manager certification and failed to properly document time for prepared pizzas or coach employee on proper procedures for pizza preparation. A person with a food manager certification must be present at all times and implement procedures for proper food safety. Person in charge started timers and to speak with management on scheduling exam and obtaining timers for time control. 2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Predefined Comment: A person-in-charge is required onsite at all times, must demonstrate adequate knowledge, and perform all duties as required.
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 to schedule exam. 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.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed make line with stacks of cheese pizzas and rolling racks with pepperoni pizzas without timers. Person in charge (PIC) stated pizzas were prepared at 930 am and will be cooked soon. PIC reset timers, and left pizzas on make line. All foods shall be marked, identified, or logged with the time that it was removed from temperature control and discarded or heated to 165*F within 4 hours. Embargoed. Discussed portion control and time as a control policy 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Observed several (10-15) large and small flying insects in dough prep and warewashing areas, and in restroom. Person in charge unable to provide pest control invoice within 10 days of inspection. Establishment to schedule pest control and have report sent via email prior to re-inspection on 10/17/2025. 6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence Predefined Comment: Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection.
Jun 19, 2025Re-Inspection1 priority1 foundationB°
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #38 found during the inspection conducted on 05/21/25 was verified by the inspector on 06/18/25 via electronic means.
Inspector's notes
Multiple chemical items stored over clean, in use equipment, and food items at the breadstick cut table, rear dry storage area, and on the clean storage shelf in the ware wash area. Manager relocated all chemical items. 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
Inspector's notes
Multiple house flies and small gnat type flies in the prep and ware wash areas. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
May 21, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Multiple chemical items stored over clean, in use equipment, and food items at the breadstick cut table, rear dry storage area, and on the clean storage shelf in the ware wash area. Manager relocated all chemical items. 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
Inspector's notes
Multiple house flies and small gnat type flies in the prep and ware wash areas. Ensure that proper pest control is performed. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
2024
Dec 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed with person in charge (PIC) about discontinuing use of cardboard at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
May 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
Discussed when to wash (hands).For information on obtaining food handler certificates please see: https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-RestaurantsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment received a(n) A Grade 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.Signer: Marti Forker,Award: A
2023
Dec 18, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, plumbing at hand wash station near cash register fixed. No leaks and waste water is properly disposing.No county legal action will result from this inspection. Inspection report emailed.Signer: Marti Forker,Award: Re-Inspection
Nov 6, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
District manager Connie J. continues to be in collaboration with neighboring establishment and in communication with landlord to restore plumbing to handwash sink. Hand wash sink temporarily closed. Employees continue to temporarily use hand wash sink near 3-compartment sink until repairs have been made. Establishment to continue to provide updates weekly until completion of repairs.
Oct 20, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
District manager Connie J. has been in collaboration with neighboring establishment and in communication with landlord to restore plumbing to handwash sink. Hand wash sink temporarily closed. Employees to temporarily use hand wash sink near 3-compartment sink until repairs have been made. Establishment to continue to provide updates weekly and complete repairs by reinspection on 10/27/2023.
Oct 10, 2023Routine2 priority1 foundationC
Reinspection to occur by 10/11/2023 for plumbing to handwash sink.This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: disposal of waste water in mop sink, storage of water dispenser for dough, when to wash, storage of personal itemsNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report 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-181Award: C,Embargo Lbs: 18,Signer: David Ortiz
Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Upon start of inspection, assistant manager could not produce food manager certification and failed to properly document time for prepared pizzas and discard food that was past 4 hours removed from temperature control. A person with a food manager certification must be present at all times. Manager stated food manager certification will be obtained soon. Manager to follow up with inspector with documentation. Reinspection to occur by 11/13/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5), P: 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. Observed rolling rack of pizzas in zone three, with a timer noted over 215 minutes. Person in charge (PIC) stated pizzas were prepared at 8am and will be cooked soon. PIC reset timer, and left pizzas on rack past 12pm. All foods shall be marked, identified, or logged with the time that it was removed from temperature control and discarded or heated to 165*F within 4 hours. Embargoed. Discussed portion control and time as a control policy Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law Observed plumbing underneath handwash sink at front desk, unable to properly dispose of water when water is running from faucet. Waste water when handwashing is being caught by large bucket. Plumbing for waste water must be in good repair and able properly dispose of water. Person in charge stated maintenance will be onsite today to repair plumbing. Reinspection to occur by 10/11/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
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 →