Little Caesars
A2700 W Baseline Rd, Tempe 85283
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-04214
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
May 28, 2026RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: can opener cleaning procedures. Of note: Establishment has work order to correct large leaks below three compartment sink. Establishment will be moving above ground grease trap to below ground. Please contact City of Tempe regarding grease trap relocation. Recommend: readjusting self closing back door mechanism and fully self closing restroom door. Adding trash can with lid to employee restroom. Please have copy of Certified Food Protection Manager available prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Nov 6, 2025Routine3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed procedures for pizza rack timers.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at time of inspection. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed leaks under ware washing 3 comp sink, and leaks from piping above mop sink. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed employee items stored in dry storage area next and on top of bags of flour. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-305.11 - Core: Designation-Dressing Areas and Lockers
Jul 10, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon reinspection, violation #38 was corrected.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Jun 19, 2025Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC
Reinspection is scheduled for 7-3-25. Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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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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
Employee working at cash register area went to handle single service items, utensils, and food items at the cut table and make line 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 and when changing tasks. 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.
Inspector's notes
No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sinks in the register area and in the bathroom. PIC provided disposable towels at the sinks. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Multiple prepped pizzas and stuffed breadsticks on speed racks next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). PIC was unsure when the items were made or placed onto the racks 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.
Inspector's notes
Multiple house flies present throughout the establishment. 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
Sep 26, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 9, 2024Routine2 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager-- The person in charge at the time of inspection was not a certified food protection manager (a person in charge, who is also a certified food protection manager, must be present during all hours of operation).Correct prior to next routine inspection. FOURTH Consecutive violation.For information on obtaining manager certification visit https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants**2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager(A) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM.No 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.Award: A,Signer: Christopher Proffitt
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing -- The caulking on the front handwashing sink is deteriorated leaving gaps between the sink and the wall. Re-caulk the sink to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed -- The door to the toilet room was left in the open position and the door does not have a self-closing mechanism. Install a self-closing mechanism on the door. **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. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 17, 2023Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed and received by the PIC at the time of inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manage (CFPM): The person in charge (PIC) did not have the CFPM at the time of inspection. Per 2017 Food Code, the PIC shall be a CFPM and is required to be onsite during the hours of operation. Please have a CFPM on-site prior to next routine 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-181Award: B,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Christopher Proffitt
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: 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. Several pans of prepared pizza in the zone 2 did not have any timer indicating when they were placed under time as a control. The person in charge (PIC) stated the food items were placed there approximately 30 minutes prior. The PIC added the correct times at the time of inspection. Please ensure prepared pizzas have timers and ensure they are not held at room temperature for more than 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-202.14, C: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed...The door of the bathroom located in back of the kitchen was found opened during the establishment. The door was able to be closed at the time of inspection. Informed the PIC that the bathroom needs to closed during food preparation and also needs to have a self-closing mechanism. Please address prior to next routine inspection. 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 →