Little Caesars
A13011 W Greenway Rd, El Mirage 85335
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-25830
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Jun 29, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of personal items and cleaning solutions, temperature of sanitizer solution, MIKE machine
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge able to correctly answer questions regarding handwashing, sanitation, and time as a control. Manager stated exam will be scheduled soon. 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.
Mar 5, 2026Routine1 priority5 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control accuracy
Inspector's notes
No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the unit is in operation prior to next routine inspection. PIC was able to prove knowledge of basic food handling practices. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services ***2nd consecutive violation*** 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
Inspector's notes
Two containers of disinfectant wipes stored on top of the pizza prep cooler. Chemical storage area also had open box and other closed boxes of gloves used for food handling. PIC moved the chemicals and stored them in an area and manner that would mitigate potential contamination of food, food contact equipment, and food storage or preparation areas.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Door sweep at back door missing, damaged, or not installed properly as light is visible coming through lower edge of door when closed. Please repair as to prevent possible access to small pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
Inspector's notes
No splash guard on left side of rear hand wash station where clean pans are stored on a nearby rack about 1 foot or less away. Please install splash guard to help mitigate possible contamination of clean equipment from hand wash station splash. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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3-307.11 - Core: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination
Inspector's notes
Wall faucet to the left of rear hand wash station is slowly dripping. Please repair.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Predefined Comment: Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Caulking missing from top edge junction of hand wash station at front of store. Covers missing, moved, or damaged at area below rear hand wash station and behind upright freezer. Rubber coved base along walk-in cooler's outer East side is damaged in various areas.
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6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Predefined Comment: 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. 6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter Addl Notes: Inoperable, unused, equipment stored near bag of flour. Equipment is accumulating debris. PIC stated the equipment was to be removed a few months ago but was forgotten. Please remove unnecessary equipment and items from facility. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Sep 18, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Discussed hand washing procedure**
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 Addl Notes: Predefined Comment: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed there to be no hand drying paper towels at the handwashing sink in the restroom. PIC supplied paper towels at time of inspection. Hand drying towels must always be available at all hand washing sinks. Residual moisture on the hands can increase the level of touch-contact associated bacterial transfer following handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Observed scotch-brite scrubbers and other scrapers being stored inside the hand washing sink near 3 compartment sink. PIC relocated all items. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained so accessible at all time. Informed the PIC that employees are likely to practice good handwashing habits when handwashing sink is easily accessible. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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6-301.12 - Priority Foundation: 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed three racks (each with 3 zones) of pre-prepped pizzas being stored out of refrigeration with no time set on the establishment's electronic timers. PIC stated that the pizzas were made less than an hour prior to inspection. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control. Adjusted time stamps were set. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection. ****4th CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION****
Apr 22, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation1 coreB°
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.
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. PIC stated that the pizzas were made roughly an hour prior to inspection. Adjusted time was written on a piece of paper and tapped to the speed rack for each zone. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control when pizzas are prepped and stored outside of refrigeration. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.
Apr 15, 2025Routine2 foundation1 coreB
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.
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. PIC stated that the pizzas were made roughly an hour prior to inspection. Adjusted time was written on a piece of paper and tapped to the speed rack for each zone. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control when pizzas are prepped and stored outside of refrigeration. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. PIC stated that the Infrared thermometer was the only temperature measuring device available. Explained that infrared thermometers are only good for measuring surface temperatures. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. A re-inspection is scheduled for 04/29/2025.
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4-302.12 - Priority Foundation: Food Temperature Measuring Devices
2024
Oct 21, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
No proof of a certified food protection manager at time of inspection. 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.
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. PIC stated that the pizzas were made roughly an hour prior to inspection. Adjusted time was written on a piece of paper and tapped to the speed rack for each zone. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control when pizzas are prepped and stored outside of refrigeration. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Small gap/opening underneath the rear entrance doorway. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents. Advised PIC to install a door seal strip underneath prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
May 6, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
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.Award: B,Signer: Krissy G.
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: 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. ------ Observed 2 zones of pre-prepped pizzas being stored out of refrigeration with no time set on the establishment's electronic timers. PIC stated that all the pizza was made within an hour. PIC adjusted time stamps at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC the importance of recording the appropriate time when using time as a public health control when pizzas are prepped and stored outside of refrigeration. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 7, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.**Establishment had a functioning probe thermometer**No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Krissy G.
Oct 24, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager ----- No Certified Food Protection Manager onsite at time of inspection. 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. 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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: B,Signer: Salem C.
Core-3-501.13, C: Thawing ---- Observed a bag of ham bits being thawed in stagnant water near 3 compartment sink. Parts of the ham was still frozen. Discussed proper thawing methods. PIC placed the container with ham under running cold water in 3 compartment sink at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.12, Pf: Food Temperature Measuring Devices ----- Establishment did not have a probe thermometer on site or accessible at time of inspection. A probe thermometer is required for measuring internal temperatures of TCS foods. Probe thermometer provide a means for assessing active managerial control of TCS food temperatures. A re-inspection is scheduled for 11/07/2023. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required ------ Observed multiple plastic containers stacked while wet on the clean dish rack located by the 3 compartment sink. Please ensure that containers and other dishes are fully dry before stacking and putting them away. 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 →