Little Caesars
A4041 N 33rd Ave, Phoenix 85017
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-15119
Score based on 6 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 19, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed cooling methods with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed a leak coming from the sanitize compartment of the 3-comp sink. A bucket was underneath the 3-comp sink being used to catch the leaking water. Discussed repair timeline with PIC. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. 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 dried food debris, grease deposits, and black organic matter along the FRP tiling directly above the 3-comp sink at time of inspection. Discussed cleaning frequency with PIC. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2025
Oct 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed dried food debris and mozzarella cheese inside the designated hand sink basin located in the back of the food prep area at time of inspection. Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC relocated all items blocking handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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
Observed sprayer nozzle attached at mop sink, downstream from the atmospheric vacuum breaker(AVB) at time of inspection. Discussed that, unless disconnected after every use, no downstream shutoffs are to be installed downstream from the AVB. Discussed with the PIC that AVBs are not designed to withstand constant pressure and may fail to prevent backflow in as little as 12 hours. Advised PIC to disconnect hose while not in use and reconnect as needed when actively in use. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker 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
Apr 29, 2025RoutinecleanA
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Dec 11, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed mop sink with hose directly connected to chemical dispenser with shut offs below the AVB at time of inspection. Observed mop sink on at time of inspection. PIC removed shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection. Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. 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
May 7, 2024Routine1 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.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: Guadalupe Tarango
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces -- Large pedestal fan has a heavy accumulation of soil adhering to its grilles. Clean. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 13, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
District manager, Connie J., stated via email, that upper management has not scheduled a date for the examination of the food manager certification for management on site. Will follow up during next routine inspection.
Oct 11, 2023Routine2 priority2 foundation1 coreC
This establishment received a(n) C Grade and had 2 Priority and 2 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: location 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: 6,Signer: Guillermo Torres
Priority Foundation-2-103.11 (A-N) and (P), Pf: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties Upon start of inspection, person in charge could not produce food manager certification and failed to properly document time for prepared pizzas for 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-4-602.11, P: Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency. 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. Observed several pans of breadsticks on speed rack with the intent to bake and serve to customers with excessive build up of black reside on entire food contact surface. Residue actively flaking off pan and onto bread sticks. Person in charge discarded of breadsticks and placed pans in 3-compartment sink. All food contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized frequently, and should be smooth and visibly clean. Employees to use other available pans, until breadstick pans are properly cleaned. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, 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. Pepperoni on prep table of cold holding unit, actively being used to prep pizzas, with an internal temperature of 60*F. Person in charge mentioned foods had an internal temperature of 41*F within 2hrs prior to inspection. All cold temperature controlled foods should be held at 41*F or below. Person in charge placed foods in walk-in and reached a temperature of 58 within 15minutes. Recommended keeping pepperoni containers in cold holding unit during pizza prep. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
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. Observed several rolling racks of pizzas with no time noted on timers. Person in charge (PIC) stated pizzas were prepared within 1 hour and 30 minutes of inspection and will be cooked soon. PIC placed stickers on racks noting 4 hours past time foods were removed from temperature control for discard. 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 4mhours. Discussed portion control and time as a control policy. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-203.13, C: Pressure Measuring Devices, Mechanical Warewashing Equipment Sanitizer dispenser releasing quaternary solution at a strength of 500ppm. Quaternary solution should be at a range of 150-400ppm for proper and safe sanitation. Establishment to continue to manually prepare solution and check with appropriate test strips for proper strenth. Person in charge to place a work order for repair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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