Little Caesars
A15423 W Waddell Rd, Surprise 85379
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-25828
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 8, 2026Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed hand sink requirements with PIC.
Inspector's notes
Observed no Certified Food Manager (CFM) onsite at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) was unable to produce a valid certified food protection manager certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Provide a CFPM onsite by next routine inspection. **3rd Consecutive Violation** 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
Inspector's notes
Observed caulking at hand sink adjacent to the manager's desk to be missing, cracked or otherwise degraded, rendering the area neither smooth nor easily cleanable at time of inspection. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 6-101.11 - Core: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Addl Notes: Observed missing tiles near the base of the wall in the warewashing area. PIC stated that a work order has been submitted to address the issue. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. 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 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed importance of air circulation in cold holding unit, advised PIC not to overly stock reach-in coolers**
Inspector's notes
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
Inspector's notes
Observed 4 zones of pre-prepped pizzas being stored out of refrigeration with no time set on the establishment's electronic timers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Quat sanitizer buckets (2) observed with a quat concentration well above 500ppm. Establishment had test strips readily available. It was determined that the dispenser was dispensing a very strong solution and needed calibrated. PIC diluted the solution at a 50:50 water to sanitizer ratio to yield proper concentration between 200-400ppm. PIC stated that they will submit a work order to ensure the dispenser dispenses proper quat concentration. . Chemical sanitizers may be toxic if not used in accordance to FDA food code requirement. Quat sanitizer must have a concentration of 200-400ppm. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple boxes of wings, shredded cheese, and mozzarella cheese stored directly on the ground in the walk-in cooler. PIC stated that they have more crates and will store food on crates as soon as they can.
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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises Predefined Comment: Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
May 6, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
2024
Aug 19, 2024RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Observed a side kick connecting chemical dispenser to mop sink faucet. PIC was notified of the unapproved connection. Chemical dispensers must have their own separate water line**
Jan 24, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ----- No proof of a certified food protection manager onsite. Discussed with person in charge that there needs to be at least one Certified Food Manager at the establishment at all time.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and verified. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Johnny A.
Core-3-304.14, C: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation ------ No detectable quat sanitizer in either wiping bucket used to store wiping cloths in kitchen area. Ensure that sanitizer buckets have proper quat sanitizer levels between 200-400 ppm using quat sanitizer test strips. New sanitizer buckets were made with a 200ppm reading at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required ----- Observed multiple plastic containers stacked while wet on the clean dish rack above the 3 compartment sink. Please ensure that containers and other dishes are fully dry before stacking and putting them away. Stacking wet items prevents them from drying and may allow an environment where microorganisms can begin to grow. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Oct 9, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ----- No proof of a certified food protection manager onsite. Discussed with person in charge that there needs to be at least one Certified Food Manager at the establishment at all time.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and verified. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in thecoming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permitcard 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 administrativechange request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: Dillan H.
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 →