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Little Caesars

A

6610 E Baseline Rd, Mesa 85206

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77685

Score based on 7 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

98
Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 79 (1 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)May 1, 2024 — Routine — score 94 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 1 core)Oct 22, 2024 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 6, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Oct 23, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Mar 3, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Aug 14, 2026 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)99
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Aug 14, 2026Routine1 coreA

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

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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. ===6th CONSECUTIVE

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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

Mar 3, 2026Routine1 coreA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed food manager certificate information.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

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. ===5th CONSECUTIVE

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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

2025

Oct 23, 2025Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing the recently expired sanitizer test strips.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

4TH 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

Mar 6, 2025Routine1 coreA

Emailed link to ESD Food Safety Resources and “Can Restaurant Managers Talk with Sick Workers?” handout.No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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

2024

Oct 22, 2024Routine1 coreA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the chemical dispenser and the newly installed copper water line at the mop sink. The hose of the chemical dispenser can be installed on the copper water supply line.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

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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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 1, 2024Routine1 foundation1 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 receivedCore-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: 0,Signer: Elizabeth O.

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: 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. >>>Observed hand sink at front of the house blocked by spray nozzle. Notified person in charge (PIC). PIC removed spray nozzle to allow access to the hand sink. ===Maintained so accessible at all times. Not used for other purposes than handwashing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Repeat Violation Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting >>> Observed 3 of the 4 light bulbs over the pizza oven to be non-working. Discussed replacing the bulbs to provide adequate lighting. Suggested placing the halogen lights in a protective, shatter-proof sleeve designed to protect the surrounding area. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd

2023

Dec 13, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority and 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was printed and emailed during the inspection.On 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.Award: B,Signer: Elizabeth

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

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. >>> Observed no paper towels available at the hand washing sink near the desk in the front of the kitchen. Employee refilled the paper towels. Handwashing sinks must always be stocked with hot water, soap and paper towels for proper hand washing. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: 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. >>> Observed employee take a break outside, enter the kitchen and handle clean pizza items, without washing hands. PIC will retrain employee about when to wash hands and instructed to wash hands. Before performing activities in the kitchen and with food, hands must be washed after a break, eating/drinking, using restroom, washing dishes etc. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#56 — Adequate Ventilation and Lighting; Designated Areas UsedCore6-303.11

Core-6-303.11, C: Intensity-Lighting >>> Observed 3 of the 4 light bulbs over the pizza oven to be non-working and several lights near the walk-in cooler to also be non-working. Discussed replacing the bulbs to provide adequate lighting. Suggested placing the halogen lights in a protective, shatter-proof sleeve designed to protect the surrounding area. Lighting levels are specified so that sufficient light is available to enable employees to perform certain functions such as reading labels; discerning the color of substances; identifying toxic materials; recognizing the condition of food, utensils, and supplies; and safely conducting general food establishment operations and clean-up. 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 →