Little Caesars

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on site at the time of inspection. A CFPM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Employee observed refilling pitcher with water at hand sink for food prep. Reviewed hand sink restrictions with the person in charge: • Hand sinks must be maintained free and clear so that it is accessible at all times. • Not used for purposes other than handwashing. • Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Unable to verify there is a working probe thermometer readily available for use at the time of inspection. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Provide proof of a working probe thermometer for establishment prior to 10-day re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

Inspector's notes

-- Multiple employees observed working with exposed foods such as prepping orders, cutting pizzas, and kneading dough with bracelets on wrists. Reviewed jewelry restrictions with the PIC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Requested jewelry be removed or restrained by glove (if wearing for religious purposes) at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints Addl Notes: -- Employee observed wearing a bucket hat with loose hair past their shoulder. Reviewed MCESD requirements: 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.

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. PIC was able to answer basic food safety questions. PIC stated they had certification but was unable to provide it during the inspection. Please contact the inspector or inspector's supervisor if proof of certification is available. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***6th consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Grated mozzarella cheese, garlic cheese sauce, nacho cheese sauce, beef pizza topping, and bacon pizza topping found in lower portion of prep cooler with internal temperatures of 46-50*F. The cooler was last known to have an ambient temperature below 41*F at 9:00 AM today. PIC discarded the TCS food items in the cooler. The cooler appeared to be fluctuating in temperature as it achieved an ambient temperature of 41-42*F towards the end of the inspection. Continue to monitor the cooler and ensure it is able to maintain an ambient of 41*F before storing cold held TCS food items inside it. Walk-in cooler can be used for cold holding to continue normal operations as the top rail of the cooler is below 41*F still. Cold held TCS food items must be maintained at 41*F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Corner panel near dough prep station is damaged allowing wall panels to flex from wall. Hand sink in rear of kitchen is separating from the wall and should be repositioned and caulked at the top edge junction where the sink meets the wall. A couple coved base tiles on the South all below the 3 compartment sink are separating from the wall. 3 escutcheons missing from plumbing cleanouts below 3 compartment sink exposing inner wall. Rubber coved base beginning to separate from the wall near dough station and near reach-in freezer. Please repair to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces for the facility. ***7th consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Floor sink below 3 compartment sink is unable to drain properly and will overflow if a sink basin is drained completely. The mop sink is also connected to the same floor sink (underground) and will overflow the floor sink if the mop sink drain is used. 3 compartment sink and mop sink are unable to be used normally without sewage water backing up. Operations will cease until floor sink is repaired able to drain properly. Establishment was posted closed. Operations will not resume without MCESD approval.

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***5th consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Corner panel near dough prep station is damaged allowing wall panels to flex from wall. Hand sink in rear of kitchen is separating from the wall and should be repositioned and caulked at the top edge junction where the sink meets the wall. A couple coved base tiles on the West wall near the 3 compartment sink are separating from the wall. 3 escutcheons missing from plumbing cleanouts below 3 compartment sink exposing inner wall. Please repair to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces for the facility. ***6th consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***4th consecutive violation***

Inspector's notes

Caulking at both hand wash stations is has holes and no longer easily cleanable. Coved base near dough prep and wall of opposite side from prep cooler is separating from the wall allowing debris behind it. Walk panel near rear entrance is coming off. Hole in ceiling above mop sink and spacing around piping needs to be covered/filled in. Plumbing cleanouts below hand wash station nearest restroom and below 3 compartment sink need covers. Please repair these areas to provide smooth, easily cleanable surfaces. ***5th consecutive violation***

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Caulking at both hand wash stations is cracked, has holes, and/or beginning to erode. Plumbing cleanouts below rear hand wash station and below 3 compartment sink are missing and expose the inner wall. Rubber coved base behind dough mixing area and coved base tiles below 3 compartment sink West wall are beginning to separate from the wall. Ceiling tiles above mop sink have space around pipes and a square cut out that wasn't repaired since work was last done on it. Please repair these areas to provide smooth, easily cleanable, durable, non-absorbent, non-porous surfaces prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking - Personal beverage with twist cap stored above dough preparation area. Personal water bottles with twist caps on top shelf in walk-in above items such as uncovered wings. Please store personal items in low areas to help prevent possible spilling or contamination or food and food preparation/storage areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. - No sanitizer test strips available at time of inspection. Facility uses Quat Ammonia sanitizer solution. PIC stated the solution is being diluted with water because the dispenser is providing a solution that is too strong for food contact surfaces. Sanitizers were found to be in appropriate range during inspection. Please obtain and maintain a supply of sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection within 10 days. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap - 3 compartment sink drain line is not provided a minimum air gap. An air gap of 1 inch or the radius of the drain line in inches (whichever is greater) shall be provided between the end of the drain line and the rim of the floor sink. Please repair prior to re-inspection within 3 days. Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained - Drain at hand wash station near office table is slightly slow and multiple hand washes cannot be completed in a row without waiting for it to drain. Water pressure in restroom hand wash station is slightly low but still functional. Please repair and maintain prior to next routine inspection. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - caulking at both hand wash stations and 3 compartment sink is cracked, separated, or beginning to erode and needs replacement. Clean outs below 3 compartment sink and rear hand wash station need covers to protect internal walls. Small hole in wall panel in rear of facility near mop sink. Ceiling tile in rear of facility has a square cut out of it from previous work that didn't get repaired after the work was complete. Space around the piping should be filled in on that same ceiling panel. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd