Little Caesars
A°3544 E Southern Ave, Mesa 85204
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48569
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
May 29, 2026Routine2 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor and door in the walk-in cooler. Discussed removing the build-up of debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===3RD CONSECUTIVE
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of what appeared to be grease and dust on the ceiling tiles above the pizza oven. Discussed doing a deep cleaning of the ceiling tiles in the area in order to prevent pest harborage conditions, pathogen growth and for general sanitation. Also, observed black/brown organic matter on the walls at the 3-compartment sink. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean to prevent pest activity and pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2025
Oct 7, 2025Routine2 coreA°
Discussed replacing the drain cover at the mop sink and emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents to print and hang in the kitchen.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor and door in the walk-in cooler. Discussed removing the build-up of debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of what appeared to be grease and dust on the ceiling tiles above the pizza oven. Discussed doing a deep cleaning of the ceiling tiles in the area in order to prevent pest harborage conditions, pathogen growth and for general sanitation. PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean to prevent pest activity and pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 17, 2025Re-Inspection3 coreA°
Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Verified Food Handler Certificates for 15/15 employees by virtual re-inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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
Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor and door in the walk-in cooler. Discussed removing the build-up of debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the waste bin in the employee restroom without a lid/cover. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Apr 3, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundation3 coreB°
Upon re-inspection, violation #1 has not been corrected. The re-inspection to provide Food Handler Certificates for each employee will be conducted on 4/14/2025.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Establishment has 5 food handler card/certification out of 14 employees. Manager stated that all employees will be required to obtain proper training/certificate within 7 days. The person in charge of a food establishment shall ensure food employee(s) are trained on foodborne disease prevention in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 2 of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, within 30 days of performing any food employee activity. Correct prior to re-inspection by 4/14/2024. Food Handler cards can be provided by email. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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Repeat Violation 2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties
Inspector's notes
3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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
Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor and door in the walk-in cooler. Discussed removing the build-up of debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the waste bin in the employee restroom without a lid/cover. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Mar 13, 2025Routine2 foundation3 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Establishment has 3 food handler card/certification out of 13 employees. Manager stated that all employees will be required to obtain proper training/certificate. The person in charge of a food establishment shall ensure food employee(s) are trained on foodborne disease prevention in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 2 of the Maricopa County Environmental Health Code, within 30 days of performing any food employee activity. Correct prior to re-inspection by 3/24/2024. Food Handler cards can be provided by email. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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2-103.11 (A-N) and (P) - Priority Foundation: Person-In-Charge-Duties; Performs Assigned Duties
Inspector's notes
3RD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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
Observed several pans stored as clean, with grease and food debris on the inside food contact surfaces. The pans are used to store TCS foods such as cheese, sausage, ham and other toppings. PIC placed the soiled pans into the ware washing area to be rewashed and sanitized. Many foodborne illness pathogens grow rapidly in the danger zone (41-135F). TCS food debris remaining on clean equipment is a potential source of contamination for foods that come into contact with the equipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed an accumulation of soil and debris on the floor and door in the walk-in cooler. Discussed removing the build-up of debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Observed the waste bin in the employee restroom without a lid/cover. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation 5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
2024
Oct 29, 2024Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
2ND CONSECUTIVE Certified Food Protection Manager not at establishment during the inspection. 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. 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
Observed the waste bin in the employee restroom without a lid/cover. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms requires a covered waste receptacle. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Apr 3, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean
Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Owner emailed me a photo of the quat. sanitizer test strips. 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-181
Apr 2, 2024Routine1 foundationB
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 and receivedRe-inspection: 4/12/24Core-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: B,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Marlenny N.
Priority Foundation-4-302.14, Pf: Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. 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. >>>Observed no quat sanitizing test strips. Per the employee they are out. Notified person in charge and they will get test strips from a different store. ===A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L (ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Accurate test kit/ device must be available. Re-inspection: 4/12/24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
2023
Nov 16, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the fans in the walk-in cooler. Discussed date marking, which applies to PHF/TCS foods that are kept for longer than 24 hours. Discussed pre-cooling foods, such as the bagged cheese sauce, prior to opening. Emailed the cleaning procedures for vomit/fecal accidents. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed during the inspection.The e-permit information was emailed to operator.Award: A,Signer: Vanessa Valle
Core-4-903.12, C: Prohibitions; Single-Use/Single-Service Items >>> Observed several boxes of food service gloves and towels stored in the employee restroom. PIC will remove the gloves and towels from the restroom to prevent contamination. The improper storage of clean and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may allow contamination before their intended use. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability >>> Observed the floor throughout the kitchen to be in disrepair with cracks/gaps/voids. Discussed replacing or restoring the linoleum to a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Smooth and easily cleanable surfaces will prevent soil/water pooling and eliminates voids which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →