Little Caesars

Inspector's notes

A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) was not on site at the time of inspection. A 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 an employee return from a restroom break and begin putting on gloves to continue with food preparation without washing their hands between tasks. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures and requirements with the person‑in‑charge (PIC), emphasizing that hands must be washed whenever contamination may occur and when changing tasks. The employee then properly washed hands at the handwash sink during the inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

2 of 3 hand wash sinks in kitchen did not have paper towels available for use (hand sink near desk area and hand sink near pizza dough prep area). 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. Requested PIC provide paper towels for both handwash sinks at time of inspection. 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: -- 2 of 3 hand sinks had various items inside or blocking the hand sink basins. An employee was observed using hand sink water for food prep and mixing pizza dough at hand sink as well. Reviewed hand sink restrictions with the person in charge: • Hand sinks must be maintained free and clear so that it is accessible at all times. • Not used for purposes other than handwashing. • Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC will ensure establishment discontinues use of handwash sink for all activities that are not for handwashing. Requested the PIC remove all items blocking hand sink basin at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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-- Time as a public health control timers not being used for 3 pizza racks with about 142 cheese and pepperoni pizzas out at room temperature at the time of inspection. The person in charge stated the pizzas were just prepared less than 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Requested that the PIC properly time stamp all TCS foods being held under time as a control 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. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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-- In reach-in freezer, multiple bags of TCS foods such as beef, sausage, and ham were softened to touch and had internal temperatures measuring between 30°F-35°F using probing thermometer. The ambient temperature of unit measured at 35.2°F using min/max thermometer. Stored frozen foods shall be maintained frozen unless thawing or slacking. The PIC to notify supervisor to place a work order to repair equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Unable to verify a working probe thermometer is available on site. The person in charge on duty was unsure where the thermometer would be located. Properly calibrated probe thermometers are required at all times for monitoring food temperatures. Must provide a probe thermometer for establishment prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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-- Observed heavy accumulation of dried tomato sauce on racks used to store pizza. Discussed increasing cleaning frequencies as needed to prevent heavy accumulation of food debris on food contact surfaces and equipment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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-- Insect control device observed installed directly above pizza dough machine. No visible contamination observed. Reviewed MCESD requirements for insect devices with the person in charge: devices used to electrocute, stun, or trap flying insects shall be designed to retain them within the device and must be installed so they are not located over food preparation, food contact, or warewashing areas to prevent contamination. Relocate device to an approved area prior to the next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Pepperoni and cheese pizzas on 3 speedracks near prep cooler found with internal temperatures of 54-70*F. The pizzas were using time as a control. No timers were set or logged upon inspector's arrival. One rack was full while the other two had about half a zone filled each. PIC stated the first pizza was placed into the first zone at 9:30 AM today and will discard the pizzas at 1:30 PM today if they are not used/sold by then. TCS food items using time as a control must be logged when they are placed out (digital timers, if timers are not functional, paper log may be used). ***2nd consecutive violation*** Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) available at time of inspection. Please obtain additional CFPMs to provide coverage when the kitchen is in operation prior to next routine inspection. You can find a list of accredited certification providers one our website at https://www.maricopa.gov/631/Environmental-Services Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or other hand drying provision available at hand wash station nearest entrance and in restroom. PIC stated they were unable to open the paper towel dispensers which is why they were not refilled. Inspector clarified the paper towels only need to be availalbe near the hand wash station and had PIC place paper towel rolls near the hand wash stations.

Inspector's notes

No timers set on any of the zones of 3 separate speed racks with 2 racks full of pizzas and the last one half full. PIC stated all the pizzas were made today at some time after opening (10:30 AM). The pizzas will be marked for discard at 2:30 PM. Please set timers or use other means to log the exact time TCS food items are entered into using time as a control. TCS food items using time as a control must have their time tracked via timers once the first pizza enters a "zone" on the speed rack. The pizzas must be discarded or served within 4 hours per establishment's policy. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Bottle of disinfecting wipes storage above pizza boxing station. PIC moved the bottle to a bottom shelf where it was not above anything. Please do not store chemicals above food, food contact equipment, and/or food preparation areas. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Inspector's notes

Rubber coved base below hand wash station near dough mixing area is separating from the wall and allowing food debris and water to accumulate behind it. Please clean and repair this area.

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.19 (B1,3-4; C1,4-5), P: Time as a Public Health Control; Temperature, Discarded. 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. - About 5 zones of pizza on time control pizza speed racks found without their timers set. PIC stated all of the pizzas were prepared within the last 30-60 minutes. PIC set the timers and will discard them within the next 3 hours if they are not cooked and sold before then. Please ensure timers are set as required by establishment's time as a control policy. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage - Spray bottle of Cleaner and Destainer stored on clean equipment storage rack above pans. Spray bottle of Degreaser stored on top of pizza prep cooler. Also, while not directly above boxes or pizza, spray bottle of Equipment Clean stored on top shelf of window near the boxing station. PIC moved the chemicals to safe chemical storage area. Please ensure chemicals are stored in an area that helps prevent possible contamination of food, food contact equipment, or food storage/prep areas. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Wall is damaged near dough machine. Escutcheons/covers missing from cleanouts near prep cooler, near 3 compartment sink, and below hand wash station near dough machine. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11, P: Separation-Storage - Open bottle of disinfection wipes stored above pizza boxes at pizza boxing area. PIC moved the disinfection wipes to chemical storage. Various non-food grade cleaning chemicals stored in restroom with paper towels used or hand drying stored below them. PIC moved the paper towels outside of the restroom to a safe storage area. Please do not store chemical cleaners above food, food contact equipment, or food storage areas. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Caulking at all hand wash station is cracked, separating from the wall, or eroding. Coved base in dough prep area is missing from the hand wash station to the back corner and also a small section of the outside of the walk-in opposite from the dough prep area. Wall damaged behind dough machine. Small escutcheon around a pipe in the mop sink area is separated from the wall and should be reattached. Ceiling tiles are damaged in dough prep area. Please repair/replace these items to provide smooth and easily cleanable surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd

Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking - Personal water bottle stored on top of make-table. PIC moved the water bottle to a safe area. Please store personal beverages and food items in areas that would help prevent possible contamination of food product, food equipment, or food storage areas. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection