Little Caesars
A°2754 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85213
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-22627
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 history6 on record
2026
May 18, 2026Routine4 coreA°
The PIC stated that a new automated equipment item may to added to the store (Pizza M.I.K.E). Discussed with the PIC about contacting Plan Review-602.506.6824/esplanreview@maricopa.gov for information on whether or not plan submittal will be required.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
The walk in cooler is dark towards the fan area. Ensure that adequate lighting is provided. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-303.11 - Core: Intensity-Lighting
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*FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* 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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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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Racks used to hold prepped pizzas and breadsticks next to make line/ prep area with excessive old food debris/soil residue present. PIC stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that equipment is cleaned frequently enough to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
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The wall is in disrepair in the bathroom. The vent in the bathroom is hanging from the ceiling and there is a gap present. Ensure that wall and ceiling are repaired properly to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
2025
Sep 18, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===3RD CONSECUTIVE
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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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Observed three pitchers in the handwash sink. Notified person in charge and they relocated all three pitchers blocking handwash sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. . Handwash sinks may only be used for hand washing.
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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.
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Observed container of pepperoni and ground beef with no date marking sticker. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 9/16/25 and put date marking stickers on both containers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. 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. Predefined Comment: RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1).
Apr 30, 2025Routine2 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: 6th Consecutive violation for #55.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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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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Observed black organic matter near the 3-compartment sink. By oven walls large grey organic matter on back wall and ceiling; pizza staging area. 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. ===6TH CONSECUTIVE
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Nov 20, 2024Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
Report was shared via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC about bread stick baking sheet cleaning frequency and written procedures for keeping uncooked pizzas on time as control.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on site at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (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
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Observed opaque spray bottle with no label, PIC stated bottle is used to sanitize dough mixer machine. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. PIC wrote sanitizer on bottle. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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7-102.11 - Priority Foundation: Common Name-Working Containers
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Observed 2 boxes of crazy bread spread on ground in walk in fridge. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Person in charge (PIC) moved crazy bread spread boxes onto shelves. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises
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Observed black organic matter near the 3-compartment sink. By oven walls large grey organic matter on back wall and ceiling; pizza staging area. 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. Repeat violation: 5th
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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
May 8, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°
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 receivedCore-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. ===4th ConsecutiveOn 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,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Matthew K
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. =====Establishment uses time as control for prepared pizzas on zones. Observed pizzas on speed rack to the left of the make-line with zone 1, 2, and 3 timers not in use at time of inspection. Notified person In Charge(PIC) to start time on the speed rack. Per PIC, pizzas were recently being prepared 30 minutes before inspection start time.============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. 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 Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability.>>>Observed holes to left of main hand sink. 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. ***Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection***3rd Consecutive Violation. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. >>>Observed organic matter near the 3-compartment sink. By oven walls large grey organic matter on back wall; pizza staging area. Please maintain floors, walls, and ceilings clean at all times. ==Physical facilities are dirty. Dirty walls. The floors and coverings have spoilage buildup. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
2023
Nov 10, 2023Routine2 priority2 coreC°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.4 Core Violations: #47 3rd Consecutive Violation. Correct prior to next routine inspection.#53 2nd Consecutive violation. Correct prior to next routine inspection. #53W 3rd Consecutive violation. Correct Prior to next routine inspection. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager--No certified food manager onsite or available for establishment at time ofinspection. Please ensure to have a certified food manager onsite at all times.***Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection*** 3rd Consecutive ViolationNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email.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: Ethen Letes
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. ====Observed employee grab phone with both bare hands. With both contaminated hands employee proceeded in directly touching shredded cheeses on the pizza make line. Notified Person In Charge (PIC0. PIC directed employee to wash hands. ===========Employee not washing hands after engaging in other activities that may contaminate the hands. 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
PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage. ===Observed chemical spray bottle of sanitizer stored and angled above at open box of single use gloves. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC moved chemical spray bottle to back mop sink. ====Toxic substances stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils--During inspection observed yellow caked build up of debris located around the sides of the oven & on multiple stainless steel racks. Large amounts of white organic matter on main door and sides of main walk in unit. Per person in charge equipment will be cleaned.=========== Please ensure to maintain equipment/utensils, food contact surfaces, and non-food contact surfaces clean at all times. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability.===Missing side panels on storage shelf with sodas stored on top. 5 holes to left of main hand sink. 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. ***Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection***2nd Consecutive Violation. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions--During inspection observed yellow and red caked food debris/residue in the walls and floors near food prep areas and near the 3-compartment sink. By oven walls large grey organic matter on back wall. ; pizza staging area. Per person in charge the food debris/residue will be cleaned and removed in the specified areas. Please maintain floors, walls, and ceilings clean at all times. ==Physical facilities are dirty. Dirty walls. The floors and coverings have spoilage buildup. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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 →