Little Caesars
B°1118 N Recker Rd, Mesa 85205
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77689
Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 17, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2026
Jun 9, 2026Re-Inspection1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
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
Observed pepperoni pizzas in the speed rack in zone 2 with no timer started. Person in charge stated they just placed the pizzas in the rack and started the timers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.
May 27, 2026Routine2 foundationB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for test strips on 6/9/26. Discussed date marking.
Inspector's notes
Observed pepperoni pizzas in the speed rack in zone 2 (using time as a public health control) with no timer started. Person in charge stated they just placed the pizzas in the rack and started the timers. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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: Time as a Public Health Control requires written procedures detailing process for Time as a Public Health Control and time-stamping for items actively held under Time as a Public Health Control.
Inspector's notes
Observed no quaternary ammonium ( quat ) test strips available at time of inspection. Discussed with PIC importance of having quat test strips to determine concentration of sanitizer levels. Correct/obtain prior to re-inspection on 6/9/2026.
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4-302.14 - Priority Foundation: 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. Predefined Comment: Test strips are required for any sanitizers used with food contact surfaces. Provide sanitizer test strips prior to re-inspection.
Jan 21, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Jan 13, 2026Routine1 foundationB
Re-inspection rescheduled for 1/19 by inspector.
Inspector's notes
Observed no cold water available under pressure at the handwashing station in the back of house at time of inspection. 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. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 12/22.
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Repeat Violation 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.
2025
Dec 22, 2025Re-Inspection1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no cold water available under pressure at the handwashing station in the back of house at time of inspection. 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. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 12/22.
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Repeat Violation 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.
Dec 1, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundationB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no cold water available under pressure at the handwashing station in the back of house at time of inspection. 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. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection on 12/11.
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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.
Inspector's notes
Observed a spray bottle of the orange pro chemical hanging from the top shelf of the prep area above the pizza cutting prep table. Person in charge (PIC) moved the spray bottle to the correct storage area. Discussed storing chemicals in a place away from food, equipment, utensils etc. to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Repeat violation: 2nd Consecutive. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Apr 24, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB
Discussed disconnecting the water line and nozzle near the 3-compartment sink. The drain line is was not draining properly and according to PIC, the water line is not working correctly and is not being used for the dough water. If the water line and nozzle is used to dispense water to make the dough, it must first be cleaned and stored in a way that does not allow if to rest on the floor. Discussed the procedure for setting timers for the pizzas on the zone rack.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
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.
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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
Observed food debris and liquid on several plastic containers that are used to store TCS pizza toppings such as cheese, sausage, and pepperoni, stored as clean on the rack near the walk-in cooler. PIC placed the containers at the 3-compartment sink to be rewashed and sanitized. Discussed the hazards of TCS foods left on equipment that is stored at room temperature. 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 a spray bottle of the orange pro chemical hanging from the top shelf of the prep area in-between the hot holding cabinets. The chemical observed to be directly over clean sheet pans, a cheese shaker, wing sauce etc. PIC moved the spray bottle to the correct storage area. Discussed storing chemicals in a place away from food, equipment, utensils etc. to avoid contamination of food and food contact surfaces. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage
Inspector's notes
Observed soil accumulation on the floor and walls in the dough prep area and the 3-compartment sink area. Discussed doing a deep cleaning and cleaning more often. Frequent cleaning of surfaces in the kitchen will limit pest harborage conditions and pathogen growth. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
2024
Sep 16, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed employee beverage/personal item storage.
Inspector's notes
Observed several prepped pepperoni and cheese pizzas on zone racks stored at room temperature near the make-table. The timers were not activated when the pizzas were prepped and placed onto rack. The timers showed "000". According to person in charge (PIC), the pizzas were placed onto rack within the previous hour before inspection and will be held or discarded in 30 minutes max. PIC will bake pizzas or discard the uncooked pizzas within one hour of inspection. Discussed starting the timer when pizzas are put onto the rack to ensure that they are not held out of refrigeration for too long. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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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.
Apr 12, 2024Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB
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: John G
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 at the hand sink in the back of the house. Per the person in charge, they are out of paper towels and will be delivered tomorrow. They are currently using single-use packaged cloths. Person in charge placed cloths on top of paper towel dispenser at time of inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Dec 12, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed using a dry erase marker for marking the time for the pizzas stored on the zone racks. No County legal action will result from this inspection.The inspection report was emailed and confirmed 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: A,Signer: John Gordon
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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 →