Little Caesars
C°439 S Ellsworth Rd, Mesa 85208
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-77942
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.
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Inspection history9 on record
2026
Aug 25, 2026Re-Inspection2 priority3 coreC°
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
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 open energy drink above the make-line unit. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the importance of using cups with lids for any beverages in the kitchen area, also discussed keeping any beverages and food for employees below the prep area to ensure no contamination can occur. PIC relocated beverages and food at time of inspection. Discussed with employees best practices for food and beverage in the kitchen area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed ham, pepperoni, bacon, string cheese, mozzarella cheese, and nacho cheese in the bottom of the make-line unit ranging from 44*F to 50*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). PIC stated the ham, pepperoni, and three bags of mozzarella cheese were placed in the unit less than four hours prior to inspection and relocated to the walk-in to rapid cool. The other items were in the unit since yesterday and were discarded by PIC - see embargo form. Ambient temperature was 52.5*F using min/max thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray bottle containing equipment cleaner stored above clean dishes/utensils on the clean rack. PIC relocated chemical to proper storage area at the time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the rack above crazy bread assembling area, rack that stores clean dishes, rack at end of pizza prep area, and rack used to store assembled pizzas while using time as a control with a large amount of grease/organic matter. Clean racks on a more regular basis to prevent build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: 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.
Aug 12, 2026Routine2 priority1 foundation3 coreC°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Re-inspection for make-line unit: 8/25/26.
Inspector's notes
Observed open energy drink above the make-line unit. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the importance of using cups with lids for any beverages in the kitchen area, also discussed keeping any beverages and food for employees below the prep area to ensure no contamination can occur. PIC relocated beverages and food at time of inspection. Discussed with employees best practices for food and beverage in the kitchen area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. ===2ND CONSECUTIVE
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
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 ham, pepperoni, bacon, string cheese, mozzarella cheese, and nacho cheese in the bottom of the make-line unit ranging from 44*F to 50*F using probe thermometer, verified by person in charge (PIC). PIC stated the ham, pepperoni, and three bags of mozzarella cheese were placed in the unit less than four hours prior to inspection and relocated to the walk-in to rapid cool. The other items were in the unit since yesterday and were discarded by PIC - see embargo form. Ambient temperature was 52.5*F using min/max thermometer. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.
Inspector's notes
Observed spray bottle containing equipment cleaner stored above clean dishes/utensils on the clean rack. PIC relocated chemical to proper storage area at the time of inspection. Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed the bottom of the make-line unit being used to store TCS foods at 52.5*F using min/max thermometer, verified by person in charge. For a list of items being stored see violation #22. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. ===RE-INSPECTION: 8/25/26
Inspector's notes
Observed the rack above crazy bread assembling area, rack that stores clean dishes, rack at end of pizza prep area, and rack used to store assembled pizzas while using time as a control with a large amount of grease/organic matter. Clean racks on a more regular basis to prevent build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: 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.
Feb 11, 2026Routine1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed date marking.
Inspector's notes
Observed open energy drink and bottle of soda above the make-line unit. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) the importance of using cups with lids for any beverages in the kitchen area, also discussed keeping any beverages and food for employees below the prep area to ensure no contamination can occur. PIC relocated beverages and food at time of inspection. Discussed with employees best practices for food and beverage in the kitchen area. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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2-401.11 - Core: Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco
Inspector's notes
Observed pepperoni pizzas in the speed rack in zone one with no timer set. Notified person in charge and they started the timer. PIC stated the pizzas were placed in the rack 20 minutes prior to inspection. 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.
2025
Nov 17, 2025Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper handwashing procedures with PIC and employee at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed no certified food protection manager on the premises at 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
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Observed non-working paper towel dispenser at the handwashing sink near the front of the store at time of inspection. Per PIC, dispenser is broken so it has been turned off. Discussed with PIC about having some sort of hand drying provision accessible for handwashing 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. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection. 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.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple chemical spray bottles stored throughout the establishment above single service items and food at time of inspection. Observed two bottles of medicines stored on prep table shelf above food and single service items at time of inspection. All medicines must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items to prevent contamination. All medicines were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-204.11 - Priority: Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple shelving units and prep tables throughout the facility covered with dust, flour, and food debris at time of inspection. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Apr 29, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°
Discussed date marking and chemical use/storage.No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed a quat sanitizer concentration of 0 ppm in the sanitize compartment of the 3-compartment sink, using inspector's and PIC's test strips. Observed washed and rinsed dishes being sanitized in the sanitize compartment. Hot water was being used to dispense the quat sanitizer, which may have reduced the concentration. PIC had not tested the sanitizer prior to the inspection. The water temperature was adjusted to achieve a quat concentration of 150-400 ppm and the dishes will be re-sanitized. PIC will contact the chemical company to adjust the dispenser if when necessary. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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 direct connection from mop sink faucet to chemical dispenser. Faucet has approved AVB installed, which has been under pressure whenever water supply is on. PIC removed the hose connecting the chemical dispenser to the faucet. Chemical dispensers and other equipment are required to have a separate, dedicated water supply line. No shut-offs such as y-valves or devices (i.e. side-kicks), equipment, etc., are allowed be present on the downstream side of an AVB. 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
2024
Oct 3, 2024Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Picture of test strips received by email. Core Violations were not addressed as a part of the re-inspection.
Inspector's notes
5TH 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.
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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
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Observed an employee with a long beard, portioning and pressing pizza dough, without donning a beard net. Discussed using a hair restraint/beard net to prevent contamination of open food. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
Sep 19, 2024Routine3 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed the side kick at the mop sink. The chemical dispenser has been removed and PIC will remove the side kick. Emailed the chemical dispenser/y-valve handout.
Inspector's notes
5TH 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.
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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
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Observed soil and food debris on the food-contact surfaces of several sheet pans and plastic pans that are used for TCS foods, such as pepperoni, chicken wings, sausage crumbles etc., being stored as clean on the rack at the end of the make-line/prep area. PIC moved the soiled pans to be rewashed and sanitized. PIC will also be replacing any pans that are not cleanable due to cracks. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. 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 several pans of chicken wings in the walk-in cooler and open containers of pepperoni and sausage crumbles in the pizza cooler, without date marks. PIC will place the correct date sticker and will retrain employees about date marking. Date marking requirements apply to containers of processed food that have been opened and to food prepared by a food establishment, in both cases if held for more than 24 hours. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: 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.
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Observed an employee with a long beard, portioning and pressing pizza dough, without donning a beard net. Discussed using a hair restraint/beard net to prevent contamination of open food. FOOD EMPLOYEES shall wear hair restraints such as hats, hair coverings or nets, beard restraints, and clothing that covers body hair, that are designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, and LINENS; and unwrapped SINGLESERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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2-402.11 - Core: Effectiveness-Hair Restraints
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Observed no quat sanitizer test strips. Discussed the importance of testing sanitizing solutions in order to ensure the proper concentration (150-400 ppm quat).Please provide test strips; RE-INSPECTION 9/30/2024. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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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.
Apr 9, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 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. ===4th ConsecutiveOn 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: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 0,Signer: Justin C
Repeat Violation Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - Prep table and dunnage rack storing flour observed directly next to the hand sink in the back without separation or guard protecting contamination from hand washing. Please add an easily cleanable guard to or move the prep table and flour storage to another location. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
Repeat Violation Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces - Rack above crazy bread assembling area, rack at end of pizza prep area near back handsink, and rack used to stored assembled pizzas while using time as a control with a large amount of grease. Clean racks on a more regular basis to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 2nd
2023
Dec 1, 2023Routine2 coreA
Core-2-102.12(A), C: Certified Food Protection Manager - No certified manager onsite at time of inspection. A certified manager should be onsite at all time of operation.CORRECT PRIOR TO NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION 3RD CONSECUTIVEThis establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was emailed and verified.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 websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jocelyn Davis
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises - Prep table and dunnage rack storing flour observed directly next to the hand sink in the back without separation or guard protecting contamination from hand washing. Please add an easily cleanable guard to or move the prep table and flour storage to another location. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces - Rack above crazy bread assembling area, rack at end of pizza prep area near back handsink, and rack used to stored assembled pizzas while using time as a control with a large amount of grease. Clean racks on a more regular basis to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →