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Little Caesars

B°

2992 N Alma School Rd, Chandler 85224

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48573

Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.

96
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Oct 19, 2023 — Routine — score 91 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 4 core)Feb 6, 2024 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Aug 12, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 16, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jul 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 29, 2026 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)93
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jan 29, 2026Routine1 foundation2 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.12

Inspector's notes

No paper towels or hand drying device available at the hand wash sink in the employee bathroom. PIC provided paper towels. Ensure that all hand wash sinks have paper towels or hand drying device available at all times. 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.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

*SIXTH CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Observed rough exposed concrete on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The floor appears to have been coated with epoxy previously. Discussed resurfacing in order to restore the floor to a smooth, easily cleanable, and durable surface. The floors, walls, or ceilings in a food establishment must have an even or level surface with no roughness or projections that render it difficult to clean. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2025

Jul 2, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: 5th Consecutive for #55

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed rough exposed concrete on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The floor appears to have been coated with epoxy previously. Discussed resurfacing in order to restore the floor to a smooth, easily cleanable, and durable surface. The floors, walls, or ceilings in a food establishment must have an even or level surface with no roughness or projections that render it difficult to clean. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. ===5TH CONSECUTIVE

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Repeat Violation 6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Jan 16, 2025Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of note: Per the person in charge, they are in the process of getting employees active food manager certificate. Also, the floor in the walk-in is in the process of being resurfaced.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed rough exposed concrete on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The floor appears to have been coated with epoxy previously. Discussed resurfacing in order to restore the floor to a smooth, easily cleanable, and durable surface. The floors, walls, or ceilings in a food establishment must have an even or level surface with no roughness or projections that render it difficult to clean. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. ===4th Consecutive

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

2024

Aug 12, 2024Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed time as a control with person in charge. Recommended ordering more quat. sanitizer test strips.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed rough exposed concrete on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The floor appears to have been coated with epoxy previously. Discussed resurfacing in order to restore the floor to a smooth, easily cleanable, and durable surface. The floors, walls, or ceilings in a food establishment must have an even or level surface with no roughness or projections that render it difficult to clean. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. ===3rd Consecutive

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Feb 6, 2024Advisorynot scoredclean

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The person in charge sent a photo of the quat. test strips on 2/6/24 regarding the routine inspection conducted on 2/6/24. 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

Feb 6, 2024Routine1 foundation2 coreB

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 received Re-inspection: 2/22/2024On 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: Heather S.

#48 — Warewashing Facilities, Installed, Maintained, Used, Test StripsPriority foundation4-302.14

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 expired test strips and the establishment did not have any new ones. Notified the person in charge and they will get new test strips (quat). Discussed with person in charge - 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: 2/22/24 Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ===Sides of main ovens caked in orange organic matter. 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

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Repeat Violation #53 Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ===> Observed rough exposed concrete on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The floor appears to have been coated with epoxy previously. Discussed resurfacing in order to restore the floor to a smooth, easily cleanable, and durable surface. The floors, walls, or ceilings in a food establishment must have an even or level surface with no roughness or projections that render it difficult to clean. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions===Observed large amounts of grey organic matter on ceilings by main ovens; grey organic matter on wall behind main ovens; black organic matter around floor tiles below main three compartment sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).====A dirty wall or ceiling. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Oct 19, 2023Routine1 foundation4 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.Reviewed and discussed: handwashing procedures; chemical storage procedures.Emailed copy of inspection report to the establishment.Recommend: deep cleaning bread stick wire racks. 7 Core violations were noted on this inspection. #4; #45; #47; #51; #53.#53 4th Consecutive. Correct prior to next routine inspection report.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Charles Waltkins

#6 — Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco UseCore2-401.11

Core-2-401.11, C: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco. ====Observed several personal drinks stored above clean pizza boxes. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ==== Employee drink cup without a straw. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-201.11

Core-4-201.11, C: Equipment and Utensils-Durability and Strength. ===Observed all three hot boxes missing handles and screws. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)====Equipment and utensils designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use. Correct prior to next routine inspection. Core-4-402.11, C: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing.===Observed missing caulk all around the front of house hand sink. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===Fixed equipment shall be either sealed to the wall. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-602.13

Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces. ===Sides of main ovens caked in orange organic matter. 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

#53 — Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, CleanPriority foundation6-302.11

Priority Foundation-6-302.11, Pf: Toilet Tissue, Availability. ====Observed not tissue paper in the employee restroom in back room. Notified Person In Charge (PIC)==== A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet Corrected at time of inspection. Core-5-501.17, C: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered====Observed no trash lid for trash can inside employee restroom in back room. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability ===> Observed rough exposed concrete on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The floor appears to have been coated with epoxy previously. Discussed resurfacing in order to restore the floor to a smooth, easily cleanable, and durable surface. Also observed exposed concrete under the grey storage by drink refrigerator. Observed missing cove base along the back wall to left of main ovens. The floors, walls, or ceilings in a food establishment must have an even or level surface with no roughness or projections that render it difficult to clean. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ======A smooth, easily cleanable floor surface will allow water to properly drain, thereby preventing pooling which could attract pests such as insects and rodents or contribute to problems with certain pathogens such as Listeria. 4th Consecutive Violation Correct Prior to next routine inspection Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions===Observed large amounts of grey organic matter on ceilings by main ovens; grey organic matter on wall behind main ovens; black organic matter around floor tiles below main three compartment sink. 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 17, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →