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Little Caesars

B

3961 E Chandler Blvd, Phoenix 85048

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-03521

Score based on 8 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

85
Good

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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1000602023202420252026Jul 25, 2023 — Routine — score 76 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Aug 22, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 4, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 30, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 1, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 9, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Oct 1, 2025 — Routine — score 73 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 77 (0 priority, 4 foundation, 3 core)77
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 29, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean
May 19, 2026Routine4 foundation3 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: hand sink stocking procedures; date marking procedures. Recommend: caulking around front of house hand sink. Deep clean racks. Obtain new Quat ammonia test strips. Hot boxes maintenance. Please ensure air gap for three compartment sink plumbing drains. No direct plumbing below three compartment sink is allowed. Need air gap on drain line. Re-inspection: Friday May 29th

#1 — Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs DutiesPriority foundation2-103.11

Inspector's notes

Observed THIRD repeat violation for violation #24 PF At time of inspection establishment Person IN Charge had 0/7 Food Handler Certificates on file. Re-inspection to be on Friday May 29th. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*FIFTH 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

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

On previous inspection inspector discussed and sent Maricopa County Guide to vomit and diarrhea clean up. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Today at time of inspection no written procedures could be provided at time of inspection. ====A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. the procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. 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.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed can opener with excessive black organic matter around the blade. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC will clean can opener. ==== Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

*THIRD CONSECUITVE VIOLATION* Observed Prepped pizza on speed rack on zone 1 without a set discard time. The PIC stated that the pizza were recently made a provided a discard time. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: 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.

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed rest room trash can with no lid. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

*FOURTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The floor drain in the corner of the ware wash area has excess trash and soil residue present. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Oct 1, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundation2 coreB

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that written procedures for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events is available onsite at all times and provided handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.12

Inspector's notes

Employee observed washing one hand only; for less than ten seconds; then went to handle cooked pizzas and clean equipment. Employee was asked to properly wash hands. Ensure that employees are properly washing hands and exposed arms. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Large pitcher stored in the rear hand wash sink. Employee removed the pitcher from the sink. Ensure that hand wash sinks are used for handwashing only. 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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUITVE VIOLATION* Prepped pizza on speed rack without a set discard time. The PIC stated that the pizza were recently made a provided a discard time. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

*THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The floor drain in the corner of the ware wash area has excess trash and soil residue present. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Apr 9, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*THIRD 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

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Prepped pizzas on speed rack without set discard times. The PIC stated that the pizzas were made about thirty minutes prior and provided discard times. The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time of discard following internal policies. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* The floor drain in the corner of the ware wash area has excess trash and soil residue present. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2024

Oct 1, 2024Routine2 coreA

Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that the side kick is disconnected from below the AVB at the mop sink. Provided the PIC with chemical dispenser/plumbing handout.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

*SECOND 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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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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

The floor drains in the corner of the ware wash area has excess trash and food items present. There is soil residue buildup under the three compartment sink and under equipment along the wall areas. Manager stated that all areas would be cleaned. Ensure that physical facility is cleaned as frequently as necessary. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Jan 30, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.*Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that employees with artificial nails and/or nail polish wear intact gloves when working with exposed food.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager----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.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Jeramy Davis

2023

Oct 4, 2023RoutinecleanA°

Second OC re-inspection was conducted with the store manager, Toree B. The establishment is open and operating. Most items noted in the last report had been addressed. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner and manager. Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the re-inspection. Allow 7-15 business days to schedule.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage:

Aug 22, 2023RoutinecleanA°

OC re-inspection was conducted with the store manager, Jeremy D. The establishment is open and operating. Manager is a certified food protection manager. The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager and presence at the site at all operational hours.Food handlers must have food handlers’ and all food handlers and managers’ certifications and available at site for inspection purpose.None of the items in the last report had been addressed and parts are on order/ scheduled to be completed by a contractor. Continue with correction for the rest of the items in the previous report. Send corrective pictures once complete with each item. Please address the following items prior to the next inspection:1. Provide minimum 1” air gap from the finished floor for the drainpipe from the 3-comp sink. Ware washing sink cannot directly connected to the sewer.2. Provide indirect drainpipe for the drain from the pizza make table or plug the drain and create a clean in place procedure.3. Provide dunnage racks for ingredients.4. Provide lockers for staff.5. Replace burnt / dimmed light where needed.6. Continue with cleaning wares, equipment, floor, walls and ceiling tiles.7. Order hood cleaning.8. Provide split toilet seat for the toilet.9. Provide separating wall/ splashguard between the mop sink and the dry food storage shelfNo County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner and manager. Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the re-inspection. Allow 7-15 business days to schedule.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngage:

Jul 25, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB°

E&D, class 2 0-9OC inspection was conducted with the manger, Jeramy D. The establishment is open and operating.Permit is approved.Manager is a certified food protection manager (CFPM). However, none of the 18 food handlers have food handlers’ certification. Please obtain and maintain on site for inspection purpose. Another CFPM may required since a CFPM must be at the site during all operational hours.Please address the following items prior to the re-inspection on 9/12/23:1. Obtain food handler certification for all employees.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed the report to the owner.Please contact the Department at 602-506-6824 to schedule the next inspection. Allow 7-15 business days to schedule.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.NOTICE:The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. 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) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please call 602-506-6824 or submit an administrative change request form at the below website: Form Center • Maricopa County, AZ • CivicEngageThis establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Award: Not Participating,Food Handler Cards: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Number of Employees: 19,Signer: Jeramy Davis

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedPriority foundation4-202.11

Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. 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. ___ Noted the lids used for the saucing machine bucket has cracks around the hole where the hose for the sauce is stored. Obtain pre-made lids without cracks and discard the ones with cracks. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedCore4-602.12

Core-4-602.12, C: Cooking and Baking 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces. ____ Noted food and non-food contact surfaces of the pizza pans and trays have thick layer of oily black sooth built-up. Please clean and maintain clean. Food and non-food contact surface must be cleaned to sight and touch. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.12

Core-3-305.12, C: Food Storage, Prohibited Areas___ Noted bags of flour stored on dunnage rack right next to the mop sink. Please provide a separating wall from top of the mop faucet to 6 inches beyond the length of the sink to properly protecting the products from splashing of mop water. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.11, P: Backflow Prevention__ Noted the pizza make table has a drain for the waste water from the cold holding compartment of the make table to drain to at the end of the day. The drainage from the make table is going to a bucket instead of going to a floor sink / floor drain. Provide rigid drainpipe for the drain from the equipment to the nearest floor drain / floor sink with minimum 1" air gap from the finished grade or flood rim. Drainage from equipment cannot discharge into a bucket. __ Also, the 3-compartment sink is directly drained into the sewer, there is a floor drain about 3 feet away from the 3-comp sink. Provide a hub-drain or riser for the 3-comp sink to achieve the required air gap. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanCore5-203.12

Core-5-203.12, C: Toilets and Urinals ___ Provide a sanitary toilet seat (horse shoe shape) for the toilet. The current fully closed toilet seat is not acceptable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions____ Noted built up of organic matter inside floor sink of the walk-in unit, built-up of grease on walls and ceiling tiles near the pizza oven. Please clean and maintain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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 →