Little Caesars
A735 N Gilbert Rd, Gilbert 85234
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48568
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
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Inspection history8 on record
2026
Jul 28, 2026Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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
Feb 23, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB
Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that there is at least a 1” air gap from the end of the discharge pipe to the flood rim of the hub drains at the three compartment sink.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash hands handout.
Inspector's notes
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
Inspector's notes
Employee in the dough area handled personal phone, then continued to place dough into pans 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.
Inspector's notes
There is a gap at the bottom of the back door. Install door sweep on the bottom of the door to eliminate the gap or eliminate by other means. ** Insects and rodents are vectors of disease-causing microorganisms which may be transmitted to humans by contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. The presence of insects and rodents is minimized by protecting outer openings to the food establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected
2025
Nov 13, 2025Re-Inspection2 coreA°
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
Large amounts of black and orange organic matter noticed on sides of pizza racks; green racks, stainless steel racks. Observed large amounts of white organic matter on rack of breadstick areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -===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 ===6TH CONSECUTIVE
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed black cove base coming apart from wall at two areas around the dough area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floorcoverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===6TH CONSECUTIVE
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Oct 23, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.6th consecutive for #49 and #55. Re-inspection: 11/3/25
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Observed no hot water at the handwashing sink in the front of the house, the hot water valve did not work. Notified person in charge and they put in a work order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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5-202.12 (A) - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Sinks, Installation. Proper temperature, Mixing Faucet. 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. Predefined Comment: 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. ===Re-inspection: 11/3/25
Inspector's notes
Large amounts of black and orange organic matter noticed on sides of pizza racks; green racks, stainless steel racks. Observed large amounts of white organic matter on rack of breadstick areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -===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 ===6TH CONSECUTIVE
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed black cove base coming apart from wall at two areas around the dough area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floorcoverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===6TH CONSECUTIVE
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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
Jun 17, 2025Routine3 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: At the time of inspection the make-line unit was not in service and per the person in charge a new unit will be delivered tomorrow.
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Observed deteriorated caulking along back of house hand sink; sink needs to be caulked all around to wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection ===4TH CONSECUTIVE
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Repeat Violation 4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Large amounts of black and orange organic matter noticed on sides of pizza racks; green racks, stainless steel racks. Observed large amounts of white organic matter on rack of breadstick areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -===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 ===5TH CONSECUTIVE
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Repeat Violation 4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
Inspector's notes
Observed black cove base coming apart from wall at two areas around the dough area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floorcoverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===5TH CONSECUTIVE
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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability
2024
Sep 10, 2024Routine4 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Consecutive Violations: #47 - 3rd, #49 - 4th, #55 - 4th and 3rd, #2 - 4th
Inspector's notes
Large amounts of black and orange organic matter noticed on sides of pizza racks; green racks, stainless steel racks. Observed large amounts of white organic matter on rack of breadstick areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -===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: 4th
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces
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
Observed deteriorated caulking along back of house hand sink; sink needs to be caulked all around to wall. 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 white and yellow organic matter all along the wall behind three compartment sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======A dirty wall or ceiling. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection, Repeat Violations: 3rd 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Addl Notes: Observed black cove base coming apart from wall at two areas around the dough area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floorcoverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 4th Consecutive ===Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 16, 2024Routine1 priority3 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed and receivedA pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # [21], [3-501.18], which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.Core-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. ==3rd ConsecutiveOn 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: 1,Signer: Garry B.
Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. ===Observed on main pizza line on the bottom right side with pretzel cheddar sauce with date mark sticker of 4/2/24; Expired on 4/9/24; today is 4/16/24. Notified Person In Charge (PIC); PIC discarded expired pretzel cheddar sauce.=======A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41?F. 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 deteriorated caulking along back of house hand sink; sink needs to be caulked all around to wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Large amounts of black and orange organic matter noticed on sides of pizza racks; green racks, stainless steel racks. Observed large amounts of white organic matter on rack of breadstick areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -===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-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ===Observed black cove base coming apart from wall at two areas around the dough area. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floorcoverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 3rd Consecutive ===Correct prior to next routine inspection. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed white and yellow organic matter all along the wall behind three compartment sink. Heavy grey organic matter around air vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======A dirty wall or ceiling. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Nov 8, 2023Routine1 priority2 foundation4 coreB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, and 2 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.Re-inspection: Friday November 17th6 Core Violations: #45; #47; #49; #53. Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager: A Certified Food Protection Manager and certificate are needed duringopen hours of operation. 2nd Consecutive Violation. 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: Gary Bobbin
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.18, P: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Disposition. ===Observed on main pizza line with cooked beef with date mark sticker of 10/24; Expired on 10/30; today is 11/8. Notified Person In Charge (PIC); PIC discarded expired cooked beef. Also on pizza line was container of ham cooked with no date marks; and container of cooked sausage with no date markings. PIC could not recall days and voluntarily discarded tcs foods with no date markings. =======A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41?F. 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
Priority Foundation-3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3), Pf: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. ====Observed establishment using time as control for food safety with zone times for pizza racks. At time of inspection one pizza racks full in all 3 zones with no timers started. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC pizzas recently prepared. PIC started timers for all 3 zones.====== 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 deteriorated caulking along back of house hand sink; sink needs to be caulked all around to wall. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Fixed equipment shall be sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. ===Establishment is using Quat ammonia to sanitize food contact equipment. At time of inspection no Quat ammonia test strips could be provided. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ========== Proper test kit is not present to measure chemical sanitizer concentration for the sanitizer that is being used. 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. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ====Large amounts of black and orange organic matter noticed on sides of pizza racks; green racks, stainless steel racks. Observed large amounts of white organic matter on rack of breadstick areas. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). -===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: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained. ====Observed dripping water from back of house hand sink. -======Leaking pipe under a sink. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability. ===Observed black cove base coming apart from wall at three areas. Most below three compartment sink. Two areas around the dough area. One tile cracked by walk in corner. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ====Floors, floorcoverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 2nd Consecutive ===Correct prior to next routine inspection. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. ====Observed white and yellow organic matter all along the wall behind three compartment sink. Heavy grey organic matter around air vents. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). =======A dirty wall or ceiling. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →