Little Caesars
B2110 W Southern Ave, Mesa 85202
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-39278
Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 20, 2026Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that there is at least a 1” air gap from the end of the discharge pipes to the rim of the drains at the three compartment sink area.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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
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Employee at the make line handled/scrolled on personal smart watch; then went to handle food items and clean equipment without washing hands. The employee was asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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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*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Multiple prepped pizzas on a speed rack next to the make line with no set discard times (or timers set). Employee stated that the pizzas had been made about half an hour prior and and set 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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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.
2025
Jul 18, 2025Routine2 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking with person in charge.
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. ===4TH CONSECUTIVE
Inspector's notes
Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. >>>Observed zone 1 on one speed rack with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared and placed in the rack approximately 20 minutes prior to inspection. PIC started timer for zone one on rack.==========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
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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.
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Observed two chemical spray bottles containing a clear liquid without any identifying labels on the spray bottles. Per PIC, the chemical spray bottles contain quaternary sanitizer. PIC labeled the bottles at the time of inspection with the common name of the chemical. Discussed the importance of properly labeling all working containers containing chemicals with the common name of the chemical. 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 3-compartment sink drain missing dome grate/cover. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leaking pipe underneath the handwashing sink in the back of the house by the 3-compartment sink. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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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.
Jan 28, 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. ===3rd Consecutive
2024
Aug 27, 2024Re-Inspection1 foundation2 coreB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
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. ===2nd Consecutive
Inspector's notes
Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. >>>Observed 1 full rack and 3 zones and another rack with zone 1 with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on rack.==========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 Violations: 3rd
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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.
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Observed missing caulk around hand sinks and three compartment sinks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Aug 25, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.3rd Consecutive: #24 and #47. 2nd Consecutive: #2. Re-inspection: 8/28/24
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. ===2nd Consecutive
Inspector's notes
Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. >>>Observed 1 full rack and 3 zones and another rack with zone 1 with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on rack.==========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 Violations: 3rd
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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
Observed missing caulk around hand sinks and three compartment sinks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed mop sink faucet equipped with an AVB with a “sidekick” attached to chemical dispenser. PIC will remove shut-off downstream from atmospheric vacuum breaker.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law Predefined Comment: Shut-offs, including chemical dispensers and sprayer nozzles, are not approved for continuous installation downstream from atmospheric vacuum breakers. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection: 8/28/24
Apr 17, 2024Routine1 foundation2 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 receivedReviewed and discussed: date marking procedures.Of Note: Owner is actively working on repairing holes noted from last inspection. The caps did not hold due to them not being flush with the wall. 5th Consecutive: #53Core-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: Not Participating,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Samantha Q.
Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. ====Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. >>>Observed 1 full rack and 3 zones with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on rack.==========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 Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing. ===Observed missing caulk around hand sinks and three compartment sinks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>>Observed grey organic matter around ceiling vents. Black organic matter all along inside of bathroom door. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Ensure that cleaning frequency is increased to prevent attracting and harboring pests or bacteria. A dirty wall or ceiling in any room. Physical facilities are dirty. Correct Prior to next routine inspection *******5th Consecutive Violation****** Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Nov 14, 2023Advisorynot scoredclean
No County Legal Action. Reviewed and Discussed with permit owner previous Routine Inspection Report
Nov 3, 2023Routine1 foundation3 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, and 1 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.A Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed during open hours of operation. Inspection report printed and reviewed with the establishment.Recommend: replacing expired Quat test strips. Reviewed and discussed: date marking procedures, handwashing procedures.Of note: Establishment has work order to repair hand sink leaks. Hot water not available at hand sinks. Needs to be corrected. 4 Core Violations were noted on this inspection. #47 3rd Consecutive Repeat Violations. Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection.#53 4th Consecutive Repeat Violations. Correct Prior to Next Routine Inspection. 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: Silvia Salazar
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. ====Establishment is using time as control for food safety at pizza zones. Observed 2 full racks and 6 zones with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the pizzas were recently prepared. PIC started timers for all zones on both racks.==========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
Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing. ===Observed missing caulk all around hand sinks and three compartment sinks. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces >>>Observed debris all along all shelving around the establishment. Especially on breadstick racks; clean racks; storage racks all have organic red/orange/white/black organic matter build up. Large amounts of grey and orange organic matter on main ovens and sides of oven. Notified Person in charge (PIC). =====Ensure that cleaning frequencies are increased to reduce buildup. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
Repeat Violation Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions >>>Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on walls near the prep area and along the walls near the floor in the kitchen. Excessive orange organic matter on several ceiling tiles around the main oven unit; walls around the three compartment sinks. Grey organic matter around ceiling vents. Black organic matter all along inside of bathroom door. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Ensure that cleaning frequency is increased to prevent attracting and harboring pests or bacteria. A dirty wall or ceiling in any room. Physical facilities are dirty. Correct Prior to next routine inspection *******4th Consecutive Violation****** Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods >>>Observed holes in wall by front entrance; hole in wall by oven wall; holes by mop sink. Discussed replacing the floor tiles and repairing the wall to create a smooth, easily cleanable, and durable surface.=== Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Walls, ceilings, attached equipment in disrepair Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →