Little Caesars
A°347 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85210
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-20328
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 history8 on record
2026
Jul 2, 2026Re-Inspection1 priorityall corrected on siteA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Internal temperatures of pre cooked ham was observed at 41*F in walk in unit. Internal and external thermometer for unit was observed at 40*F. Inspected with badge number RS 871. Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of pre-cooked sausage, pre-cooked ham, and pre-cooked bacon at 45*F - 47*F in walk. Ambient temperature of walk in was at 48*F per inspectors min/max. Per PIC, the walk in does not self close and workers must manually close it. A device attached to the wall (opposite to entrance) goes off when walk in is out of temperature. Device had been beeping throughout inspection. PIC had used dry ice (away from food) to ensure walk in gets colder and TCS foods dropped in temperature. Advised PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Jun 25, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed how to maintain proper chemical level at 3 comp sink.
Inspector's notes
Observed containers of pre-cooked sausage, pre-cooked ham, and pre-cooked bacon at 45*F - 47*F in walk. Ambient temperature of walk in was at 48*F per inspectors min/max. Per PIC, the walk in does not self close and workers must manually close it. A device attached to the wall (opposite to entrance) goes off when walk in is out of temperature. Device had been beeping throughout inspection. PIC had used dry ice (away from food) to ensure walk in gets colder and TCS foods dropped in temperature. Advised PIC that except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.
Inspector's notes
Ambient temperature of walk in was observed at 48*F at time of inspection, per inspectors min/max. Dry ice was used at time of inspection to decrease temperature of walk in. Work order was placed to get walk in fixed. Please repair walk in prior to re inspection within 24 hours. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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.
2025
Oct 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspection. Discussed the date marking procedure. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents, which is required by the Food Code.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Apr 17, 2025RoutinecleanA°
No violations noted at time of inspectionPredefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2024
Sep 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the walk-in serviced. Discussed keeping all handwashing sinks free and clear. Emailed mop sink handout.
Inspector's notes
Observed mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB with a “sidekick” attached to chemical dispenser. 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 Predefined Comment: PIC removed sidekick/shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker at time of inspection.
May 10, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Upon re-inspection, violation #46 Priority Foundation-4-302.14 have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedEstablishment provided photo of the quat sanitizer test strips.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181
May 2, 2024Routine1 foundationB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedReinspection: 5/14/24Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager. Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge was unable to produce a certified food protection manager certificate. A CFM is required to be on the premises during all hours of operations. Provide a CFM onsite by next routine inspection. ===2nd Consecutive On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. Weneed 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 atthe below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181Award: Not Participating,Signer: Ashley M.
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. >>>Observed expired (2022) quat. sanitizer test strips. Notified person in charge (PIC) and they will get quat sanitizer test strips from another store or order some.===A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Accurate test kit/ device must be available. Re-inspection: 5/14/24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Oct 26, 2023Routine2 foundation2 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 2 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.4 Core Violations noted on this inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager====A Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificateare needed during open hours of operation. 2nd Consecutive Repeat. Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority Foundation violation # [22 ], [3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3),], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action. Reviewed and discussed: food contact cleaning procedures. Integrated Pest Management ControlRecommend: Licensed Pest Control Services (Flies treatment). Inspection Report was emailed to the establishment.An audit of food handler certificates resulted in 22/22.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: Not Participating,Signer: Ashley Mandell
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. ===Observed back of house hand sink completely obstructed by large pitcher filled with water. Notified employee to move pitcher from hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ==== Maintained so accessible at all times. Not used for other purposes than handwashing. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. ===Establishment is using time as control for prepared pizzas on pizza zones. At time of inspection establishment is using Five speed racks with 15 zones in use with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge(PIC); per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. Directed PIC to apply the appropriate times. ===========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. 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. 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. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Observed large amounts of black and orange organic matter around main ovens sides. Breadstick racks; dough area racks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed heavy black organic matter throughout the establishment borders; floors around pizza staging area. Ceiling tiles around oven caked with orange organic matter. Wall by prep area caked with yellow and white organic matter. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). === The floors and coverings have spoilage buildup. Physical facilities are dirty. ****Correct prior to next routine inspection**** 3rdConsecutive Violation**** Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods. ====Observed several floor white tiles destroyed underneath Mike Machine; and main ovens; and prep station. Cove base missing around corners and wall in dough area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====There are cracks, gaps, or holes in the floor, which make it difficult to clean. Walls, ceilings, attached equipment in disrepair. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
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 →