Little Caesars
A13760 W Camelback Rd, Litchfield Park 85340
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-53956
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Jan 26, 2026Routine4 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed approved chemical storage locations.
Inspector's notes
-- No Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) onsite at the time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 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
-- Time as a public health control (TPHC) timer for 1 of 3 pizza speed racks appeared to be broken at the time of inspection. Speed rack was not in use. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Inspector's notes
-- Unisex restroom did not have closed trash bin available. Uni-sex and female toilet rooms require a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.17 - Core: Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered
Inspector's notes
-- Observed dough rounder being stored in restroom. Per the PIC, the equipment is no longer being used by the establishment. Old equipment that is no longer used shall be removed from establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.114 - Core: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter
2025
Oct 28, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed best chemical storage arrangement , monitoring of cold holding, and minor facility maintenance
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 ***3rd consecutive violation*** 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
May 19, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation4 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed establishment procedures regarding: storage of cleaning solutions, maintenance to sanitizer dispenser, hair restraints
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed employee chewing gum while prepping pizzas. Person in charge had employee remove themselves from area while chewing gum. 2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco Predefined Comment: To ensure food safety, prevent physical contamination and the transmission of disease; employee eating, drinking, beverage storage, and using tobacco must be done in an approved area.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Repeat Violation No person on duty with a food manager certification. Person in charge to schedule exam soon. SECOND CONSECUTIVE 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 Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed gloved employee, touch ponytail, touch face, and proceed to prepare pizzas. Person in charge had employee remove gloves and wash hands before returning to station. 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. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Observed speed racks of pepperoni pizzas without time documenting removal from temperature control or discard times. Person in charge stated foods were prepared within 30min of inspection. Person in charge stated timer on rack was broken and placed sticker documenting time for discard. 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. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods being held under time as a control were properly time stamped at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Timer on speed rack used to monitor time control for unbaked pizzas unable to generate time. Person in charge stated a workorder was created and will be replaced in 2 days. Staff to use other speed racks with working timer. Person in charge placed out of order sign on timer. 4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Predefined Comment: All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Observed leak at handwash sink near computer desk with leak at plumbing under sink. Wastewater being caught with bucket ant is disposed of at mop sink. Person in charge stated a work order was created and maintenance will be onsite to repair in 2 days. 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.
2024
Sep 26, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed time as a control and hair restraint requirements
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.
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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
Side kick leading to chemical dispenser attached downstream of AVB at mop sink faucet. PIC disconnected the side kick. AVB cannot have anything downstream that can keep pressure on the line as AVB ASSE1001s are not designed to be subjected to constant pressure. Provided AVB connection handout. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law
Apr 10, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed time as a control accuracy and sanitizer concentrations/bucketsCore-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - 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-ServiceThe inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need 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 at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-corrected general comments to show one Pf was marked out,Signer: Maria Ajas
Priority Foundation-6-301.12, Pf: 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. - No hand drying provisions available at hand wash station nearest 3 compartment sink. Paper towels were out and cloth towels were available for single use hand drying. PIC provided the cloth towels to the hand wash station. Please ensure each hand wash station has hand drying provisions available. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - Covers missing from cleanouts near mop sink basin and 3 compartment sink. Rubber cove base peeling off wall behind equipment storage rack. Coved base missing from wall corner near boxing station. Please repair to provide easily cleanable surfaces. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 3rd
2023
Sep 6, 2023Routine1 foundation2 coreB
This establishment received a B Grade and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed air gap requirements for drain lines (3 comp sink), cleaning frequencies for food contact equipment, time control accuracy.The inspection Report was printed and given to PIC at the establishment at time of inspection. Visit our Active Managerial Control Toolbox webpage for helpful handouts and information to promote food safety in your establishmenthttps://esd.maricopa.gov/4533/English-AMC-ToolboxOn July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need 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 at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Award: B,Embargo Lbs: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA,Signer: Dustin Keomaka
Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. 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. - Open bag of cooked chicken wings found in a box of wings in the walk-in. PIC was unsure when the bag was opened and discarded the wings. Please ensure TCS food items are date marked within 24 hours of opening the product from its commercial packaging or preparation of the item. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Repeat Violation Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability - cleanouts near 3 compartment sink area missing covers and exposes the internal wall. Please provide covers to the cleanouts to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-6-403.11, C: Designated Areas-Employee Accommodations for Eating/Drinking/Smoking - Personal beverages, including an open canned beverage, stored in walk-in above retail food products. PIC moved the drinks to another location. Please store personal food and beverage items in an area that helps prevent possible contamination of food products Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
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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 →