Little Caesars
B7919 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale 85251
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-09101
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Mar 24, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the water filters that are installed in the employee's restroom. Unable to locate where and if the water from the filters is being dispensed. Filters or equipment that is used for water intended for consumption cannot be installed in toilet rooms for sanitary purposes.
Inspector's notes
3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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 a spray bottle of orange degreaser hanging from a rack, with the sprayer pointed towards opened single-use sauce cups. PIC moved the degreaser to the chemical storage area. Discussed chemical storage. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
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Observed the handwashing sink near the 3-compartment sink to have a large gap in between the sink and the wall. Discussed securing and resealing the sink to the wall. Equipment that is stationary (not easily moved) and subject to moisture must be sealed and maintained to prevent the harborage of insects and rodents. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
2025
Sep 22, 2025Routine2 foundation4 coreB
No County Legal Action. Re-inspection issues were all completed.
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At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager was present. During open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed.====2nd Consecutive violation. 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 main can opener with build up of black organic matter. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will direct employee to wash, rinse, and sanitize can opener. ===Clean to look and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
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Establishment has time as control policy for prepared pizzas on racks. Observed during inspection that cheese pizzas and pepperoni pizzas were filled on one racks in 3 separate zones with no timer starter. All areas were full. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC started all timers. Per PIC all pizzas were recently prepared. ===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. 3rd Consecutive Violation. 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 and discussed on previous inspections the need to replace missing drain grate/basket below three compartment sink. At time of inspection drain is still missing drain grate/basket. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Missing floor drain grate.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
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Observed on previous inspections that restroom door is not self closing. Again during inspection restroom door is not able to self close properly. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
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Observed bare concrete flooring throughout the main walk in unit; cracked concrete; cracked floor tiles parts all around the main grease trap unit. 4 Ceiling tiles falling apart from ceiling. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). == Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 3rd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Sep 2, 2025Routine3 foundation4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures. Of note: Freezer unit is not operating properly. Should disconnect power.Re-inspection Friday September 12.
Inspector's notes
Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties. Audit of employee food handler certificates in the establishment was conducted due to repeat priority foundation violation #24; 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3). Audit resulted in 0 out of 8 employee food handler certificates. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties
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At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager was present. During open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed.====2nd Consecutive violation. 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 main can opener with build up of black organic matter. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will direct employee to wash, rinse, and sanitize can opener. ===Clean to look and touch. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
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Establishment has time as control policy for prepared pizzas on racks. Observed during inspection that cheese pizzas and pepperoni pizzas were filled on one racks in 3 separate zones with no timer starter. All areas were full. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC started all timers. Per PIC all pizzas were recently prepared. ===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. 3rd Consecutive Violation. 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 and discussed on previous inspections the need to replace missing drain grate/basket below three compartment sink. At time of inspection drain is still missing drain grate/basket. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Missing floor drain grate.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
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Observed on previous inspections that restroom door is not self closing. Again during inspection restroom door is not able to self close properly. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.14 - Core: Toilet Rooms, Enclosed
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Observed bare concrete flooring throughout the main walk in unit; cracked concrete; cracked floor tiles parts all around the main grease trap unit. 4 Ceiling tiles falling apart from ceiling. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). == Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 3rd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Mar 31, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: chemical storage procedures. Recommend: deep cleaning break stick wall area; ensure dome grate/drain baskets inside drain; ensure restroom door is self closing. Of note: Establishment has work order to repair leaks at spray arm at three compartment sink and drips at mop sink faucet.
Inspector's notes
At time of inspection no Certified Food Protection Manager was present. During open hours of operation a Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed. 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
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Establishment has time as control policy for prepared pizzas on racks. Observed during inspection that cheese pizzas and pepperoni pizzas were on two separate racks in 5 separate zones with no timer starter. All areas were full. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC started all timers. Per PIC all pizzas were recently prepared. ===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. 2nd Consecutive Violation. 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 bare concrete flooring throughout the main walk in unit; cracked tiles all around the main grease trap unit. Missing wall to right of bathroom wall. 4 Ceiling tiles falling apart from ceiling. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). == Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 2nd Consecutive Violation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2024
Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.A Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. Of Note: establishment has work order to repair burnt lights to right of three compartment sink.
Inspector's notes
Establishment has time as control policy for prepared pizzas on racks. Observed during inspection that cheese pizzas and pepperoni pizzas were on two separate racks in 6 separate zones with no timer starter. All areas were full. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC started all timers. Per PIC all pizzas were recently prepared. 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 at hand sink to right of main prep area with missing/cracked caulking. Notifified Person In Charge (PIC). Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
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Observed water supply in mop sink area directly attached to the chemical dispenser via downstream sidekick valve connector. Notified employee that connection is unapproved. Faucet was partially turned on. Employee removed side kick valve from water supply. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Faucet has approved AVB installed, which has been under pressure whenever water supply is on. PIC turned water off. Discussed AVB's and backflow. Non-testable Anti-siphon Vacuum Breaker devices are designed to protect potable water supplies from the backsiphonage of non-health hazard cross-connections and low flow, non-continouous pressure installations. Use only with non-continuous pressure. No downstream shutoff valves are allowed. =============No shut-offs (butterfly yvalves), solenoids, or devices (i.e. side-kicks), equipment, etc., are allowed be present on the downstream side of an AVB. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
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Observed bare concrete flooring throughout the main walk in unit; cracked tiles all around them main grease trap unit. Notified Person In Charge(PIC). == Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jan 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures.Recommend: replacing toilet seatOf note: Establishment has work order to repair floors inside main walk in unit; and floors around grease trap unit, and concrete seal by three compartment sink. Core Violations: Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. ===A Certified Food protection Manager and Certificate are needed during open hours of operation. 2nd consecutive violation. Correct Prior to next routine inspection. Establishment has RO system Oasis by back door exit. RO systems need RPZ on water line for the protection of main water line. Please add RPZ or disconnect RO Oasis system. 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: A,Signer: Michael Hatcher
Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. ==At time of inspection observed no lid on garbage can inside restroom. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Jul 31, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon reinspection, all violations have been corrected.Ambient temperature measuring 39*F.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Jessica D.
Jul 28, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
Maintenance operating on walk-in cooler at time of re-inspection. Re-inspection rescheduled for 07.31.2023.
Jul 27, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM): Person in charge (PIC) did not have a CFPM certification. Advised that the PIC shall be the Certified Food Protection Manager, and must be present during all hours of operation. A re-inspection has been scheduled for 07.28.2023.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and verified.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 562.5,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: James S.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. --Observed shredded cheese, string cheese, and pepperoni in walk-in cooler measuring between 46*F and 52*F. The ambient temperature of the walk-in cooler measured 54.5*F. The person in charge (PIC) stated that the unit was serviced recently and that it must have just stopped working again. Temperatures were not taken at the start of the shift. All TCS (time/temperature control for safety) items were embargoed and discarded. Ensure that all TCS items are kept at 41*F or below for proper 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. --Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 54.5*F. All TCS items were removed from the unit. The unit can only be used to store non-TCS foods until unit can be repaired. Re-inspection has been scheduled for 07.28.2023. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. 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 →