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Little Caesars

4049 E Williams Field Rd, Gilbert 85295

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-00322

Score based on 5 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

86
Good

Gilbert restaurant avg: 95

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100060202420252026Mar 13, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Apr 8, 2025 — Routine — score 77 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)Nov 25, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 80 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)80
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history5 on record

2026

May 19, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed mop sink handout and discussed date marking.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed the handwashing sink in the back of house with no soap or paper towels. Notified person in charge and they restocked both at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. 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. Predefined Comment: 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

Inspector's notes

Observed at mop sink by back door a chemical dispenser that is directly connected via a hose to a faucet with an AVB. Please have a separate water line installed upstream from the AVB for the chemical dispenser in order to allow the AVB to operate without being under constant pressure. The faucet with the AVB should be able to be used independently of the chemical dispenser. This will prevent chemicals from being syphoned into the clean water supply. Person in charge disconnected the hose from the faucet at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A) - Priority: Prohibiting a Cross Connection; Drinking Lines Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers.

2025

Nov 25, 2025Routine1 coreall corrected on siteA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed overall cleanliness and maintenance of establishment.

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee beverages stored across establishment (open can stored directly above pizza make line) at the time of inspection. Discussed storing beverages in an area that is accessible and prevents the potential to contaminate any food or food-contact surfaces. PIC will work with employees to store personal items and open beverages. An open beverage that is consumed in a designated area must still be stored in a manner to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service/single-use articles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. *second consecutive violation*

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

Apr 8, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation3 coreB

Discussed the leak at the chemical dispenser at the 3-compartment sink.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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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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

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Inspector's notes

Observed several employee beverages, such as open bottles of water, a container with a screw-top lid, a cup with a lid and a straw and an open can, stored directly on packages of pizza sauce, flour, and above the pizza make-line. Discussed storing beverages in an area that is accessible and prevents the potential to contaminate any food or food-contact surfaces. PIC will work with employees to store personal items and open beverages. An open beverage that is consumed in a designated area must still be stored in a manner to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service/single-use articles. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed several pans of thawed chicken wings and a pan of sausage crumbles in the walk-in cooler without date marks. PIC placed the correct day dot sticker on the laminated sign for each stack of wings and the sticker for the sausage. Discussed the procedure for date marking. PIC will retrain employees to follow the date marking procedure. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed TCS food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 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.

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Inspector's notes

Observed soil and food accumulations on some racks in the walk-in cooler, the dish drying racks above the 3-compartment sink, and on the zone rack covers. Discussed doing a deep cleaning in order to remove the build-up. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed a direct connection from mop sink faucet to chemical dispenser. Faucet has approved AVB installed, which has been under pressure whenever water supply is on. PIC removed the hose from the mop-sink faucet. Chemical dispensers and other equipment are required to have a separate, dedicated water supply line. No shut-offs such as y-valves 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.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

2024

Sep 24, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed several pans of thawed chicken wings in the walk-in cooler without date marks. PIC placed the correct day dot sticker on the laminated sign for each stack of wings. Discussed the policy for date marking and reviewed the poster on the walk-in cooler door. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed TCS food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours, and while the food is under the control of the food establishment. 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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a direct connection from mop sink faucet to chemical dispenser. Faucet has approved AVB installed, which has been under pressure whenever water supply is on. Chemical dispensers and other equipment are required to have a separate, dedicated water supply line. No shut-offs such as y-valves or devices (i.e. side-kicks), equipment, etc., are allowed be present on the downstream side of an AVB. PIC removed the hose from the faucet during the 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

Mar 13, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade 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. 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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Signer: Joseph R.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: Hand Drying Provision. 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. >>>Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink by the walk-in. Per the person in charge the dispenser does not work and a work order has been submitted. The person in charge put a roll of paper towels on top of the dispenser at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge - all handwashing sinks must be stocked with paper towels at all times. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-402.11

Repeat Violation Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing >>> Observed the back 3-compartment sink and the 2 hand washing sinks with missing and deteriorated caulk. Discussed re-caulking the area between the sinks and 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

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 →